Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Source Publication
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Source ISSN
0193-9459
Original Item ID
DOI: 10.1177/0193945918803114
Abstract
Restrictive ventilatory patterns (RVPs) in older adults may contribute to morbidity and decreased quality of life. The purpose of this study was to begin to understand (a) the number of older adults residing in Continuing Care Retirement Communities with RVPs, (b) factors associated with RVP, and (c) whether RVP is associated with ambulation level. This descriptive study was conducted at three sites. RVP was evident in 34 of the 65 participants (52%), and 33 (97%) of these were either moderate or severely restricted. Dementia, dyspnea, kyphosis, and lower muscle strength were significant predictors of RVP. Eighty percent of the nonambulatory participants had RVP and 38% of the ambulatory participants had RVP. Designing interventions to address modifiable factors associated with RVP may prevent respiratory infections, help people to achieve better lung health, and increase physical activity tolerance.
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Recommended Citation
Kovach, Christine R.; Taani, Murad H.; Waltons, Crystal-Rae; Kelber, Sheryl; and Margolis, Irwin, "Restrictive Ventilatory Patterns in Residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities" (2019). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 1269.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/1269
Comments
Accepted version. Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 41, No. 3 (2019): 355-371. DOI. © 2019 The Authors, published by SAGE Publications. Used with permission.