Promotion of Functional Independence in the Self-care Deficit of the Elderly Person with Orthopedic Disease and Technology

Abstract

Functional disability can arise at any time in the life cycle of the elderly person, impairing autonomy and independence in their daily life activities. Making early intervention by the Rehabilitation Nursing Specialist (RNS) essential to maximize independence in self-care and improve quality of life through physical and emotional recovery, with verification of health gains. Objective: Acquire RNS skills through an intervention program for people with orthopedic disease with self-care deficit and demonstrate health gains. Methodology: Training of functional activities in elderly people with orthopedic disease, with intervention based on the Yin Case Studies (2018), Orem’s Self-Care Nursing Deficit Theory (SNDT), Lopes Mid-Range Theory (2006), through the ENCS instruments and Barthel Index. Results: Health gains in functionality with decrease in self-care deficit. Conclusion: Acquisition of RNS skills by providing specialized care to the person with orthopedic disease, improving the capacity of functional and self-care activities, promoting autonomy and quality of life.