Promoting Older Adult Physical Activity Throughout Care Transitions Using an Interprofessional Approach.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The nurse practitioner plays a key role in monitoring and improving physical activity and function of older adults. Physical activity is an essential component of care management for all older adults, even those who are frail with multimorbidities. All physical activity, no matter how small, has the potential to impact functional independence and quality of life. Partnering with the older adult and caregivers along with interprofessional providers, such as a physical therapist or occupational therapist and community-based resources, facilitates the development of successful goals and plans and the implementation of activities to promote physical activity across the continuum of care.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Miller, JM; Sabol, VK; Pastva, AM
Published Date
- January 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 13 / 1
Start / End Page
- 64 - 71.e2
PubMed ID
- 34168522
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC8221589
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1555-4155
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.08.006
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States