Rehabilitation Goals and Strategies

What is a critical time frame for early intervention in frail older patients?

Which of the following outcomes can be enhanced by multidisciplinary team (MDT) rehabilitation strategies?

What consequence can inactivity lead to in older patients?

Which psychological factors may be relevant to the rehabilitation of older adults?

Which of the following statements about the Barthel Index is true?

Goals of Rehabilitation

Early intervention is crucial for frail older patients, especially within the first 72 hours after hospital admission.
Multidisciplinary team (MDT) strategies enhance patient outcomes, lower hospital readmission rates, and reduce primary care resource utilization.
Inactivity can lead to deconditioning, which may include rapid bone loss, malnutrition, delirium, and incontinence.

Psychosocial Factors

Psychosocial issues during rehabilitation can include grief, depression, fear, family concerns, and adjustments to the older person’s lifestyle and environment.

Measurement Tools

The Barthel Index assesses an older individual's ability to perform daily living activities, including:
- Feeding
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Mobility (on level surfaces, stairs, and chair transfers)
- Bowel and bladder control
- Toilet use

Rehabilitation Potential

There is no definitive metric for assessing rehabilitation potential.
All patients should be given access to rehabilitative care, regardless of perceived limitations in their rehabilitative potential.

This quiz covers essential learning points for rehabilitation, especially focusing on the significance of early intervention for frail older patients. It emphasizes the role of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. Understanding these strategies is crucial for effective rehabilitation practices.