Maintenance of physical function in frail older adults

Carol E Rogers; Maria Cordeiro; Erica Perryman

doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2014.02.003

Maintenance of physical function in frail older adults

Nurs Clin North Am. 2014 Jun;49(2):147-56. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2014.02.003. Epub 2014 Mar 27.

Authors

Carol E Rogers¹, Maria Cordeiro², Erica Perryman³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Nursing, Donald W Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1100 North Stonewall Avenue, Office 410, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, USA. Electronic address: Carol-rogers@ouhsc.edu.
² Department of Nursing, Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1300 Olde North Place, Edmond, OK 73034, USA.
³ Department of Nursing, Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1100 North Stonewall Avenue, Office 472, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA.

PMID: 24846464
DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2014.02.003

Abstract

Inactivity leads to frailty and loss of function for older adults. Most older adults are sedentary. Participating in a regular routine of physical activity is recommended for maintaining physical function required to sustain quality of life and independence for older adults. Annual screening for level of physical activity is required to determine changes from year to year. Research shows older adults are more likely to initiate a regular routine of physical activity when a health care provider writes a prescription for physical activity including the type, frequency, and specific duration of physical activity sessions.

Keywords: Community; Frailty; Low intensity; Physical activity; Physical function; Sedentary.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Activities of Daily Living*
Aged
Humans
Motor Activity*
Quality of Life
Sedentary Behavior
Young Adult