Desenvolvimento de manual sobre a fisioterapia nos cuidados de idosos acamados, posicionamento no leito, transferências e mobilidade

Abstract

The immobility syndrome causes great changes in the body of the individuals who are bedridden and with locomotion difficulties for long periods, compromising and diminishing the patient's functionality, well being and quality of life. The study of the care of several specialties for the prevention of complications of this condition are extremely important to draw up adequate and effective intervention plans. One form of attention with good results can be the training of family members and caregivers so that they can provide more effective care. Thus, this review aimed to subsidize, based on the literature review, the preparation of a manual of care of bedridden patients presenting possibilities of physiotherapeutic treatment for immobility syndrome in an attempt to understand and establish the therapeutic functions and goals for the Treatment, as well as the dynamics of the care of the bedridden patient in his own home or in hospital environment. For this pourpouse was carried out bibliographic research in books and scientific articles that allowed the identification of resources and procedures based on the evidence that base in the elaboration of a plan of care with a simple form of communication and that was useful as material of consultation for those who care as a result, a manual has been prepared with guidelines for professionals of all specialties and families who are directly involved with the bedridden elderly.