Iatrogenic and Nurisgenic Effects of Prolonged Immobilization of the Ill Aged†
Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyPublished 1 August 1975
Michael B. Miller
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The biochemical effects of prolonged inactivity indicate that immobilization of the elderly patient results in adverse physical and psychologic phenomena and physicians and nurses have a continued responsibility to support a sustained rehabilitation program for these patients.
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The kinesio, phychopathologic and psychosocial effects of prolonged immobilization of the ill aged are outlined. The iatrogenic (physician-induced) and nurisgenic (nurse-induced) factors related to such functional disabilities are described. Illustrative case histories are given. The syndrome is reversible. Thus physicians and nurses have a continued responsibility to support a sustained rehabilitation program for these patients. The biochemical effects of prolonged inactivity indicate that immobilization of the elderly patient results in adverse physical and psychologic phenomena.
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