Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Final Paper

Physical Impairment/Conditions

Physical impairment is a health situation in which an organ of an individual`s body is damaged or not functioning appropriately. Physical impairment is a critical health issue because it undermines the ability of an individual to operate efficient. The following are some of the forms that lie under this health condition. When an individual is not in good health the rest of his or her life activities tend to stop due to health factors which can pose problems for health and social care. (Hilmer & Gnjidic, 2018). A physical incapacity is a natural situation that affects movement, handling ability, or strength. “If the onset of chronic conditions – those imposing large costs on health systems – can be postponed out of an individual’s lifetime, then healthcare costs may fall as later cohorts enjoy a longer lifespan, with a reduced level of necessary treatment for chronic conditions.” (Dormont et al, 2006). The impairment can incorporate any type of condition that cause a decrease in health, functionality and mobility. As an individual ages more health-related attention and care should be given. As on ages conditions and impairments can progress causing an increase in deterioration of health as well as a huge level of health risks to an individual to his or her health status. (Howdon & Rice, 2018). The field of physical therapy is considered preventative and a conservative approach to care. It is important to provide optimal care in order to promote functionality and safety to improve ones overall quality of life.

Target Population (Geriatrics)

Aging individuals are the most affected by this health issue. Aging people with a physical impairment may lack self-confidence or feel unacceptable in their society. (Hilmer & Gnjidic, 2018). Physical disabilities can also create a sedentary lifestyle in which increased complication in overall health that will greatly affect their activity levels. The aging population provides many challenges in overall in many different specialties within health care. (Miller et al., 2019). The aging (geriatric) population heavily affects health care system across the board in all sectors of health care. The geriatric population are constantly faced with health complications and challenges that will affect their quality of life an in turn affects their functionality and mobility. Complications directly affect the patient and the health care system driving up the cost to treat the patient. (Howdon & Rice, 2018). Education is key in an aging population in order to avoid these challenges. Health care systems are being developed in all sectors with a conservative/preventative approach in order to control cost, increase quality of care, improve safety and competency/awareness. (Miller et al., 2019). “The provision of patient-centered care has been shown to positively influence clinical outcomes, including patient satisfaction and self management.” (Miller, Gill, Mazza, Pilon & Hill, 2019).

For aging (geriatric population) does conservative physical therapy approach assist in management of care and prevention of health complications? 

References

Dormont, B., Grignon, M., Huber, H., 2006. Health expenditure growth: reassessing the threat of ageing. Health Econ. 15 (9), 947–963.