TY  - SER
TI  - Inmovilidad en el anciano
SN  - 0210-5020
N1  - Este artículo se encuentra disponible en su edición impresa; Bibliografía: p. 42-43
N2  - Situations of inactivity and immobility are frequent among the geriatric population, and have a special impact on the elderly admitted to health and social institutions. The risk they entail for health, well-being and quality of life is very significant, and only their early detection and the implementation of timely care can effectively prevent the multitude of negative consequences, both physiological, psychological and socio-familial. , that its presence is associated with.
This article reviews the factors that promote and cause immobility in the elderly, as well as the complications and secondary problems that result from it. Nursing interventions ranging from the assessment of the immobile elderly to preventive care, when possible, are indicated in an extensive and detailed manner, finally focusing on the most appropriate nursing activities to address the complications that this situation causes
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