NDPT 7683 - Clinical Problems: Geriatrics

This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention and management of clinical problems associated with aging, especially those that are sixty five years and older. This course addresses the overall body systems and integrates physiologic, cognitive, psychological and social changes associated with aging and the geriatric syndromes. The majority of this course is based on clinical cases that involve more than one pathological process. Etiology, pathology, clinical progression of disease and the resultant impairments provide a foundation for synthesis of physical therapy diagnoses, prognosis, interventions and projected outcomes. Interdisciplinary, Team care, care planning, advocacy and coordination across the care spectrum will be addressed. Barriers to quality of longevity represented by attitudes, policies and practices, related to cultural differences, including wellness and nutrition, will be discussed. Critical analyses of the literature, investigations of reliability and validity of examination, evaluation, intervention, and projections for future research permeate all clinical cases in this course. This course elicits discussion regarding modifications of interventions and prognosis, which may be required when age, race, and gender are considered.

Hours:
2