Geriatric rehabilitation. 2. Diagnosis and management of acquired disabling disorders.
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Abstract
This self-directed learning module highlights the diagnosis and rehabilitation management of acquired disabling disorders. It is part of the chapter on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article contains information on the physiology of aging; rehabilitation management of pathologic conditions of the older adult affecting the cardiovascular, pulmonary, skeletal, connective tissue, and neurologic systems; rehabilitation issues relating to psychologic functioning of the older adult; pharmacologic concerns of the older adult; and response to illness with aging.
Medical subject headings
- Aging
- Chronic Disease