Date of Award
Summer 1981
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
The purpose of this essay is to develop an assessment guide to be used to determine the nature and degree of losses in the immobilized orthopedic patient. Immobility is defined as the inability to control the position of the body and its parts in order to execute movement. Losses inherent to the immobilized patient include changes in intrapersonal, interpersonal and environmental patterns which disrupt an individual and/or family. The assessment guide is based upon a review of the literature on psychosocial implications of mobility, immobility and loss. It is meant to be used as a reference for patient interview in order to formulate a list of nursing diagnoses, outcome criteria and associated nursing interventions for the hospitalized immobile orthopedic patient.
Recommended Citation
Gunta, Kathleen Ellen, "Assessment of Losses Related to the Immobility of Orthopedic Patients" (1981). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3330.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3330