Self-management of Function in Older Adults: The Contribution of Physical Therapy

摘要: The increase in chronic disease and associated musculoskeletal impairment experienced by a rising number of older persons will contribute to surge the prevalence disability globally. prevention functional decline challenge maintaining optimal functioning is complex understudied. This review explores how physical therapy principles are applied within self-management (SM) programs for adults with illnesses. A search was conducted papers that evaluated SM intervention involving therapist (PT) delivered adults. In reviewed, activity predominant focus interventions. Nine studies measured mobility five reported positive outcomes. When mapped ICF classification functioning, there were more findings at level body functions structure arthritis compared COPD studies, where participation. Future research development needs on integrating theoretical frameworks rehabilitation-derived into PT practice.