Does an exercise and incontinence intervention save healthcare costs in a nursing home population?

Article Abstract:

An exercise and incontinence intervention has been investigated to see whether it would save healthcare costs in a nursing home population with the finding that functional outcomes were significantly improved but incidence and costs of selected ac ute health conditions were not . Quality-of-life considerations, not financial ones, will have to be considered to justify the intervention, which is consistent with clinical practice and federal guidelines.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Science & research, Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing and Personal Care Facilities, Residential care, Homes for Aged, Homes for the Elderly, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Standards, Research, Usage, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Exercise, Nursing homes, Geriatrics, Nursing home management, Nursing home patients, Long-term care facilities, Long term care facilities, Incontinence

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Functional incidental training: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial in veterans affairs nursing homes

Article Abstract:

A study on the older patients in Department of Veterans Affairs nursing homes to assess the effects of functional incidental training meant to rehabilitate them is presented. The training covered continence, mobility, strength and endurance functions.

Services information, Personnel administration, Administration of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans, Veterans & Military Hospitals, Office of Veterans Affairs, Analysis, Services, Training, Hospitals, Activities of daily living, United States. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hospitals, Veterans', Veterans hospitals, Hospital rehabilitation services

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