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As hospital associated deconditioning affects an individual’s physical activity beliefs and behaviours, focusing on this can be a useful way to introduce the topic.
Using a non-judgemental and respectful way to get a conversation about physical activity started can keep the individual actively engaged in the conversation and decision making.
If done successfully, a 1-minute conversation can plant the seed for successful behaviour change.
The main cause of hospital associated deconditioning is physical inactivity, but poor nutritional intake and systemic inflammation can also contribute
Every conversation you have with people about physical activity is important in supporting behavioural change over the life course
Hospital associated deconditioning is defined as the loss of independence in activities of daily living following acute hospitalisation and affects 30% of adults, aged over 65 years, admitted to hospital
Older adults should aim to be as active as possible during hospitalisation for an acute medical illness, adding movement into everyday activities and incrementally if required.
“Patients in our hospital have become more active, more independent and have better mood.”
“Patients always look forward to the activity and it improves well being”
Physical activity is a key part of optimising and maintaining health for patients with hospital associated deconditioning. Common benefits reported by people with hospital associated deconditioning include:
Asking a question such as ‘what do you make of this’ allows some space for people to talk and explore the information rather than asking ‘do you understand?’ which can shut things down. They may already have a good understanding of the benefits of physical activity, so if you’re pressed for time you can ask it like this without patronising them and also offer the opportunity for them to tell you that they know it already.
The main cause of hospital associated deconditioning is physical inactivity, but poor nutritional intake and systemic inflammation can also contribute
Every conversation you have with people about physical activity is important in supporting behavioural change over the life course
Hospital associated deconditioning is defined as the loss of independence in activities of daily living following acute hospitalisation and affects 30% of adults, aged over 65 years, admitted to hospital
Older adults should aim to be as active as possible during hospitalisation for an acute medical illness, adding movement into everyday activities and incrementally if required.
“Patients in our hospital have become more active, more independent and have better mood.”
“Patients always look forward to the activity and it improves well being”
Arranging follow up is important after a positively received 1-minute conversation. Offer a follow up opportunity with you or a colleague appropriate to the environment you work in and resources available.
Signpost the patient information section.
Follow up may be with you, a colleague or another service, but try to capitalise on the opportunity provided and book the next step before they leave.
If they decline a follow up appointment offer them a patient information leaflet, thank them for taking the time to talk with you about physical activity and reassure them help is available when they feel ready for change.
The main cause of hospital associated deconditioning is physical inactivity, but poor nutritional intake and systemic inflammation can also contribute
Every conversation you have with people about physical activity is important in supporting behavioural change over the life course
Hospital associated deconditioning is defined as the loss of independence in activities of daily living following acute hospitalisation and affects 30% of adults, aged over 65 years, admitted to hospital
Older adults should aim to be as active as possible during hospitalisation for an acute medical illness, adding movement into everyday activities and incrementally if required.
“Patients in our hospital have become more active, more independent and have better mood.”
“Patients always look forward to the activity and it improves well being”
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