Ambulation

The purpose of this module is to provide comprehensive information about how to assist patients with ambulation, including the proper use of assestive devices and how to transfer a patient safely.

1. Ambulation

2. A  nursing outcome from the Nursing Outcomes Classification ( NOC)defined as  ability to walk from place to  place independently  with or  without assistive device.

3. Purpose/Goals: The purpose of this module is to provide comprehensive information about how to assist patients with ambulation, including the proper use of assistive devices and how to transfer a patient safely. This module will also provide information on performing range-of-motion exercises.

4. Learning objectives : At the completion of this module, you will be able to: Assess a patient’s ability to move, bear weight, and maintain balance as well as his need for assistive devices. Describe the different mechanical devices used to assist with transferring a patient. Demonstrate how to transfer patients safely using various transfer techniques. Demonstrate how to assist a patient with ambulation. Demonstrate the proper technique for using a walker, a cane, and crutches. Assess a patient’s ability to perform range-of-motion exercises. Demonstrate active and passive range-of-motion exercises.

5. Why Spero ? Spero Healthcare has evolved around the idea of coexisting with hospital and consultants for a patient who is ill enough to need additional health care, but stable enough to be discharged from the hospital. Understanding the current need and challenges faced by the patient, Spero healthcare have come up with systematic approach to address all the above challenges by developing technology solution, professional enhancement through training, integration of services through dedicated healthcare management and robust processes.

6. Services Offer By Spero Physician (Doctor)assistant services Physiotherapy services Healthcare assistant services (24 Hours) Home Healthcare equipment Nurse Services Medical Transportation Respiratory Services Lab Service

7. Spero Healthcare Office No.5 Bhosale House Apts , Karve Road.Pune-411004 WebSite www.sperohealthcare.in