Nursing protocol: management of older adults with sensory deficits
https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-1-2021-116-118
Abstract
The prevalence of sensory deficits in older patients is high and is associated with falls, cognitive impairment, depression, functional impairment, disability, and mortality. Regularly assessing sensory systems and organizing adequate care measures is an essential task of nursing elderly patients. Nurses who are most in contact with patients can play a leading role in screening for sensory impairments and ensuring timely corrections.
About the Authors
O. N. TkachevaRussian Federation
Tkacheva Olga N., MD, PhD, professor, Director, Pirogov Na-tional Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre.
Moscow
N. K. Runikhina
Russian Federation
Runikhina Nadezhda K., MD, PhD, Deputy Director.
Moscow
Yu. V. Kotovskaya
Russian Federation
Kotovskaya Yulia V., MD, PhD, professor, Deputy Director.
Moscow
N. V. Sharashkina
Russian Federation
Sharashkina Natalia V., MD, PhD, head of Geriatricas and neu-rogeriatrics laboratory.
Moscow
E. I. Lesina
Russian Federation
Lesina Yevgenya I.
Moscow
Review
For citations:
Tkacheva O.N., Runikhina N.K., Kotovskaya Yu.V., Sharashkina N.V., Lesina E.I. Nursing protocol: management of older adults with sensory deficits. Russian Journal of Geriatric Medicine. 2021;(1):116-118. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-1-2021-116-118