The use of physiotherapy in nursing homes internationally: A systematic review
Background Physiotherapy can improve functional ability, prevent falls and reduce pain for
older adults in nursing homes. However, there are no legislations or guidelines that specify …
older adults in nursing homes. However, there are no legislations or guidelines that specify …
Occupational therapy in Australian residential aged care facilities: A systematic mapping review
L Calderone, M Bissett… - Australian Occupational …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Australia's population is ageing, resulting in more older adults living in
residential aged care facilities. Occupational therapy scope of practice in Australian …
residential aged care facilities. Occupational therapy scope of practice in Australian …
Impact of place of residence, frailty and other factors on rehabilitation outcomes post hip fracture
S Low, E Wee, M Dorevitch - Age and ageing, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Following hip fracture surgery, patients from residential care are frequently
excluded from inpatient rehabilitation. We aimed to assess the impact of place of residence …
excluded from inpatient rehabilitation. We aimed to assess the impact of place of residence …
It's not just physical: Exercise physiologist-led exercise program promotes functional and psychosocial health outcomes in aged care
Regular physical activity has multiple benefits for older adults, including improved physical,
cognitive, and psychosocial health. This exploratory study investigated the benefits of a 12 …
cognitive, and psychosocial health. This exploratory study investigated the benefits of a 12 …
Understanding occupational therapy practice in residential aged care facilities under the Aged Care Funding Instrument: A qualitative study
L Calderone, M Bissett… - Australian Occupational …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Australian occupational therapy practice in residential aged care facilities has
been largely funded using the Aged Care Funding Instrument since March 2008. Literature …
been largely funded using the Aged Care Funding Instrument since March 2008. Literature …
Reforming allied health service provision in residential aged care to improve the rehabilitation reach: a feasibility study
Aim: My Therapy is an allied health guided, co-designed rehabilitation self-management
program for residents of aged care facilities. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of …
program for residents of aged care facilities. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of …