학술논문
The ravages of prolonged bed rest: An update on multidisciplinary care for the deconditioned patient.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*BED rest
*ALLIED health personnel
*FRAILTY
*PATIENT care
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ISSN
1443-430X
Abstract
Deconditioning describes functional decline, progressive weakness and physiological changes that result from prolonged bed rest and inactivity. Frailty is a syndrome in which age-related physiological changes are accelerated or exacerbated in multiple systems. Deconditioning is more likely in patients who experience frailty. Due to the complexities of these conditions, optimal management involves a multidisciplinary team comprised of GPs, specialists and allied health professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]