The Functional Condition and Physical Mobility among Patients Provided with Long-Term Institutional Care
The Functional Condition and Physical Mobility among Patients Provided with Long-Term Institutional Care

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The increase of dysfunction in the functional condition and a decrease in physical mobility lead to independence limitation and increased demand for health care services.Aim of the study: The aim of the research was to evaluate the association between functional condition and physical mobility and selected demographic variables of patients provided with long-term institutional care.Material and Methods: The study group consisted of persons provided with long-term institutional care. The following standardized research tools were used in this study: the Cognitive Assessment Scale, the Edmonton Functional Assessment Tool and the Barthel Index.Results: Studies have shown that with increasing dysfunction of the functional condition of mobility decreases patients. The analysis showed no significant correlation of functional condition with age and gender of the respondents.Conclusions: The results indicate a need systematic assessment of the functional condition of patients, which determines adjustment of care to the capabilities and needs of the patients.

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