Chapter 1 - Geriatric PT

Question 1

Key elements of evidence-informed practice

Answer 1

1. Best available scientific evidence
2. Clinical experience and judgement of the practitioner
3. Patient preference and motivatiors

Question 2

Rowe and Kahn Aging Theory

Answer 2

successful and usual aging are variable and combination of avoidable and unavoidable

Question 3

Successful Aging

Answer 3

• absence of disease
• high cognitive and physical functioning
• active engagement with life

Question 4

Usual Aging

Answer 4

• suboptimal

- chronic health problems

Question 5

Brummel-smith Aging Theory

Answer 5

optimal aging is more inclusive than successful aging

Question 6

Optimal Aging

Answer 6

capacity to function across many domains - physical, functional, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual - to one’s satisfaction and in spite of one’s medical conditions

Question 7

Disabling effects

Answer 7

we can reduce them through both restoration and accommodation

Question 8

Slippery Slope of Aging

Answer 8

Represents the general decline in overall physiological ability (vigor) that is observed with increasing age

Question 9

4 Distinctive Functional Levels

Answer 9

Fun, Function, Frailty, and Failure

Question 10

Fun

Answer 10

unrestricted participation

Question 11

Function

Answer 11

continues most activities but may need modification

Leisure/fun is restricted

Question 12

Frailty

Answer 12

The basics time up majority of time

Question 13

Failure

Answer 13

no longer independent