Citation

Miller JM, Sabol VK, Pastva AM. J. Nurse Pract. 2017; 13(1): 64-71.e2.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.08.006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The nurse practitioner plays a key role in monitoring and improving physical activity and function of older adults. Physical activity is an essential component of care management for all older adults, even those who are frail with multimorbidities. All physical activity, no matter how small, has the potential to impact functional independence and quality of life. Partnering with the older adult and caregivers along with interprofessional providers, such as a physical therapist or occupational therapist and community-based resources, facilitates the development of successful goals and plans and the implementation of activities to promote physical activity across the continuum of care.

Language: en