Naslov
Importance of communication of physiotherapists working with patients with Alzheimer disease

Autori
Slavica Babić, Ivana Drašinac, Mirsad Muftić, Munib Smajović

Izvornik
South Eastern Europe Health Sciences Journal (2233-0186) 3 (2013), 2; 135-141

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
physiotherapy, dementia, education, team collaboration

Sažetak
ABSTRACT Aim To stress the importance of communication and collaboration among patient, family, physical therapist and other medical personnel involved in the treatment of a patient with Alzheimer’s dementia as a path to a better life quality for the patient. Methods A study was conducted on 25 patients suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia in the period between January 2011 and February 2013. The patients resided in their homes or in nursing homes for the elderly and infirm persons. The study used Subjective Objective Assessment Plan model (SOAP), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and a survey about communication. Results The largest number of the patients were females, 17(68 %) ; ten (40%) patients belonged to the age group of 75-84 years. At the beginning of the study 12 (48%) patients were independent in conducting their daily activities, eight (32%) were somewhat limited in the range of daily activities they were able to perform, and five (20%) were dependent on another person. Final assessment showed that of 15 (60%) patients who participated in the physical therapy exercise program, 13 (86%) have improved their motoric abilities, 12 (80%) maintained a quality communication with the physical therapist and three (20%) had a poor communication. Conclusions Quality of life of patients with Alzheimer’s disease can be improved by maintaining a good communication between the patient and the people who care about him. Key words physiotherapy, dementia, education, team collaboration.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Integrativna bioetika (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničke, društvene, humanističke znanosti)

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