In the field of healthcare, the nursing It has a wide range of applications, and professionals in this field are highly valued and in great demand in hospitals, clinics, care homes and other services public and private. In particular, the geriatrics has become increasingly important in recent years due to the rise in elderly population as a result of the falling birth rate. Consequently, the number of care homes for older people. That is why this Specialist Course on Hip Fractures in Older People and Their Nursing Care provides the necessary skills and knowledge to offer basic nursing care the elderly with hip fracture, ensuring a safe and effective care.
Sector-specific
Nursing
25 hours
Hip fractures in the elderly and nursing care
Nursing
25 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the characteristics and specific features of hip fractures in the elderly.
- To determine the implications of a hip fracture for an elderly person’s life.
- To specify the role of the geriatric nurse.
- To provide comprehensive support and progressive care for the elderly.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM IN OLD AGE
Musculoskeletal system
- The musculoskeletal system in old age
- Anatomy of the hip
Conditions affecting the elderly
- Joint disorders
- Intra-articular and extra-articular conditions: tendinitis
- Bone disorders: osteoporosis
TEACHING UNIT 2. MOVEMENT AND GAIT DISORDERS IN OLDER PEOPLE
Distinguishing between physiological ageing and gait and movement disorders
- Gait and movement disorders and the risk of falls
Gait disorders
Classification and clinical characteristics of gait disorders
Diagnosis and management of gait disorders
- Observe posture and gait
- Determining whether involuntary movements are present
- Muscle tone
- Muscle strength
- Coordination of movements (taxia)
Movement disorders
Movement disorders associated with other neurodegenerative diseases in older people
TEACHING UNIT 3. FALLS AS THE MAIN CAUSE OF HIP FRACTURES IN OLDER PEOPLE
Falls in the elderly: the main cause of fractures
- What are instability and falls?
The importance and impact of falls
Causes of falls in older people and predisposing factors
What steps can we take?
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Tertiary prevention
Information sheet for patients and their families
TEACHING UNIT 4. HIP FRACTURE
Hip fracture
- Some physiotherapy treatments for hip fractures
Pelvis
- Pelvic fractures
- Some physiotherapy measures for pelvic fractures
Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip Fractures
TEACHING UNIT 5. OSTEOPOROSIS AND HIP FRACTURES
The concept of osteoporosis
Classification of osteoporosis
- Primary osteoporosis
- Secondary osteoporosis
Clinical manifestations of osteoporosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
The relationship between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
TEACHING UNIT 6. NURSING CARE IN THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF HIP FRACTURES
The Nursing Care Process (NCP)
- Stages of the PAE
Assessment of the elderly person’s general condition
- Body temperature
- Breathing
- The pulse
- Blood pressure
Physical examination
- Data collection
Nursing care during hospitalisation and patient procedures
- Nursing care during the different stages of hip fracture treatment
TEACHING UNIT 7. REHABILITATION AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING AND TREATING A HIP FRACTURE
Rehabilitation as a form of prevention and treatment
Rehabilitation as a medical speciality
- Areas of clinical expertise
- The professional practice of rehabilitation medicine
- The rehabilitation paradigm
Rehabilitation treatment for fractures
- General principles of fracture rehabilitation treatment
- Hip rehabilitation exercises
- Rehabilitation treatment for hip prostheses
TEACHING UNIT 8. PREVENTING FALLS IN OLDER PEOPLE. NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
The importance of a healthy diet and physical exercise in preventing falls
Dietary recommendations for strengthening bones
The importance of exercise in old age
- Exercise and osteoporosis
- Balance exercises
TEACHING UNIT 9. PREVENTING IMMOBILITY IN OLDER PEOPLE
Preventing inactivity in older people
- Immobility in the elderly
Definition of immobility
Causes or determining factors of immobility
Consequences of prolonged immobility
Home modifications to prevent falls
Preventing inactivity
TEACHING UNIT 10: PREVENTION OF PRESSURE ULCERS IN THE ELDERLY
Definition of pressure ulcers
Anatomical classification of pressure ulcers. Location
- Location of pressure ulcers
Factors contributing to the development of ulcers
Assessment
Modified Norton Scale
Prevention of pressure ulcers
- Techniques for moving elderly people
Measures aimed at maintaining adequate mobility
Therapeutic positions
- Devices for reducing pressure
General recommendations for recovery at each stage. Nursing care
- Products specifically designed for the treatment of pressure ulcers
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