Deconditioning in hospitalised older medical patients · hospitalised older medical patients....
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Deconditioning in hospitalised older patients
Gippsland Aged Care Conference3 June 2015Dr Alice Lac
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A real case
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Introduction
Mrs W, 85 year old from home with partner
Premorbidly independent with PADLs and walking with a 4WF for up to 100 metres
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- November: Initially admitted for gallstone pancreatitis complicated by ARDS and AF with RVR
- December: Transferred to GEM for rehabilitation and d/c planning. Developed UTI and left leg haematoma
- January: Transferred back to to acute ward for a split skin graft
- Late January: Transferred back to GEM for d/c planning
- All medical issues now resolved
Summary of medical admission
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- Essentially bed bound for the past three months
Progress
MOBILITY AND FUNCTION
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Premorbid condition Current condition
Mobility With wheelie frame without supervision, independent with transfers
Non ambulant, transfers 2 X assistance
PADLsCADLsDADLs
Independent1X assistance1X assistance
1Xassistance1X assistance1X assistance
Continence Continent Doubly incontinent
Deterioration in Hospital
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Discharge plan
From home, now requiring high level care
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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. - Look at the patient lying alone in bed What a pathetic picture he makes. The blood clotting in his veins. The lime draining from his bones. The scybola stacking up in his colon. The flesh rotting from his seat. The urine leaking from his distended bladder and the spirit evaporating from his soul. Teach us to live that we may dread unnecessary time in bed. Get people up and we may save patients from an early grave- Dr. Richard Asher, 1942
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Definition of deconditioning
A process of physiological change following a period of inactivity or bedrest that results in a decrease in muscle mass, weakness, functional decline and the inability to perform daily living activities
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Epidemiology
Deconditioning in older hospitalised patients is consistently reported, more often due to hospitalisation rather than presenting medical illness
17% of older medical patients independently ambulating 2/52 prior to admission need assistance to walk at time of discharge
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Epidemiology (cont)
65% of elderly patients become deconditioned after 2 days of hospitalisation
67% failed to improve before discharge
10% deteriorated further
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Risk factors
Age >85 yo
Functional impairment prior to hospitalisation
Caucasian race
Use of walker or wheelchair before admission
> 4 co-morbid conditions
A cancer diagnosis
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Complications
Inactivity and prolonged bed rest is an unnatural state of the human body
Results in reduced functional capacity in all organ systems, especially musculoskeletal
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Complications
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Muscle weakness and atrophy
Caused by disuse
Loss of strength: 10-20% per week. 3-5 weeks of total immobility -> 50% decrease in muscle strength
Loss of muscle mass: 3% loss in thigh muscles within 7 days (young pts use back and leg muscles in bed for repositioning)
Greatest in postural muscles (low back, quads, gastrocnemius, soleus)
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Contractures
Caused by: pain, casting/splinting, paralysis, improper bed positioning
Involves muscles that crosses two joints (hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers)
Pathophys: muscle fibres maintained in shortened position (5-7 days) adapt to shortened length loose connective tissue change into dense connective tissue (3 weeks)
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Disuse osteoporosis
Caused by: Loss of bone density due to lack of weight bearing, gravity and muscle activity on bone mass
12 weeks of bed rest reduced bone density by 50%
All bones affected, but especially the long bones
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Other musculoskeletal changes
Synovial atrophy
Cartilage degeneration OA
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Cardiovascular changes
Increase in resting HR: 4-15 beats within the first 3-4 weeks then plateaus
Decrease in blood volume: 5% in 24 hours, 10% in 6 days, 20% in 14 days
Resulting in decreased exercise tolerance
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Postural hypotension
Normally, when we stand, 500-700mls of blood moves from the thorax to the legs. Baroreceptors in aorta, carotid and heart have less stretch, and cause HR, SV, vasoconstriction and antidiuresis to compensate
Bed rest diuresis and less ability to compensate blood volume and postural hypotension
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Respiratory
Bed rest diaphragm moving more cephalad chest expansion
pooling of mucous and impaired ciliary function, poor cough hypostatic pneumonia and atelectasis
Further bed rest collapsed lung unable to re-expand
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Atelectasis in bilateral lower lobes
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Skin changes
Pressure ulcers – extrinsic pressure greater than 30mmHg for an extended period of time ischaemia (heels, sacral).
Dependent oedema cellulitis
All worsened in the presence of incontinence
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Stage 3 heel pressure sore which began as a blister
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Gastrointestinal changes
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Atrophy of intestinal mucosa
Decreased gastric secretion
Distaste for protein-rich foods
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Urinary changes
Increased diuresis
Incomplete bladder emptying stone formation 15%
Urinary tract infection
Functional incontinence (immobility, environmental barriers): 40-50% become incontinent after 1 day of hospitalisation intense psychological distress and labour intensive
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Psychosocial
Depression
Loss of independence
Loss of motivation
Helplessness
Apathy
Lack of social stimulation
Increased irritability
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Cognitive/Perceptive
Caused by: bed rest and sensory deprivation
Decreased concentration, impaired judgement
Disorientation to time and place (time may seem to pass slower)
Lowered pain threshold
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Endocrine
Glucose intolerance (reduced insulin binding sites)
Altered circadian rhythm
Altered temperature and sweating response
Altered regulation of hormones: thyroid, adrenal, growth, plasma renin activity
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Interventions
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Level Type of EvidenceI Systematic review of all relevant RCTsII At least one properly designed RCTIII – 1 Well designed controlled trial without
randomisationIII – 2 Well designed cohort or case control trialIII – 3 Multiple time series with or without the
interventionIV Opinions of respected authorities based on
clinical experience
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Mobility/Vigour/Self-care
Level of evidence
Recommendations
I Assess for falls and fracture risk
II Early mobilisation within 48 hours of admission
II Attendance at daily exercise class
III - 2 Avoid physical and chemical restraints at all times and keep cotsides down
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Skin
Level of evidence
Recommendations
II Pressures relieving devices such as air mattresses for those at risk of developing a pressure ulcer
III – 2 Systematic skin assessment on admission
III - 2 Maintain dietary intake and mobilityIV Skin assessment whenever there is a
change in health status
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Nutrition
Level of evidence
Recommendations
III Protected meal timesIII – 2 Pay special attention to patients with
depression or impaired cognitionIV Calculate BMI on admissionIV Assess patients for risk of malnutritionIV Encourage sitting out of bed for meals
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Development of urinary incontinence
Level of evidence
Recommendations
I Prompted voidingIII – 2 Avoid IDCs where possible
III - 2 Review indication for IDC daily
IV Treat causes such as UTIs, constipation, medications, delirium or lack of access to toilet
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Development of delirium
Level of evidence
Recommendations
I MMSE is a reliable and valid screening device for cognitive impairment
II Reduce rate of sedatives used for sleepII Target known risk factors for delirium,
e.g. immobility, visual and hearing impairment
III – 2 Critically review all medications, especially psychoactive drugs
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Interventions – who should be involved?
Special care programme (multidisciplinary team) including exercise:
Patients discharged 1 day earlier
6 more patients out of 100 may go home instead of to a nursing home or other care facility (NNT 16)
~ $300 decreased cost per patient hospital stay
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Main message – get them up and walking! (if you can)
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Overview
Definition
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Complications
Interventions
Residential In-Reach
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Residential In-Reach
New program commenced at Latrobe Regional Hospital in February 2014
For clients from residential care facilities in the Latrobe Valley region
Provision of acute medical care where safe and appropriate in resi care facilities
Available 7 days a week, 8am to 4:30pm
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Residential In-Reach
Refer via our mobile 0418-591-454
To provide timely and appropriate medical care in the best environment (reduces deconditioning and hospital acquired complications)
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References
de Morton N, Keating JL, Jeffs K. Exercise for acutely hospitalised older medical patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005955
Gillis A, et al. Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and confidence regarding preventing and treating deconditioning in older adults. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 2008, Vol 39, No 12.
Campbell CS, Deconditioning: the consequence of bed rest, viewed 12 February 2012 http://www.aging.ufl.edu/files/lectures/deconditioning_campbell.p df
Asher RAJ. The dangers of going to bed. British Medical Journal, Dec 13, 1947.
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References
Evidence Based Guidelines – Prevention of functional decline in elderly patients, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, July 2002
Best practice approaches to minimise functional decline in the older person across the acute, sub-acute and residential aged care settings, Melbourne Health, November 2004
Best care for older people everywhere toolkit, Department of Health, 2012
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