Environmental barriers and mobility in Taiwan: Is the Roy adaptation model applicable?

Yea Ing Lotus Shyu*, Jersey Liang, Jui Fen Rachel Lu, Chi Chuan Wu

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Abstract

This study tested Roy's adaptation model by exploring the relationship between environmental stimuli, specifically barriers, and the mobility, and instrumental behaviors of hip-fractured elderly persons after surgery in Taiwan. A prospective study was conducted 3 months after hospital discharge with 87 elderly persons with hip fracture who had received surgery at a medical center in northern Taiwan. After controlling for prefracture conditions, subjective environmental barriers significantly diminished the walking ability, self-care ability, and role performance of hip-fractured elderly persons. The findings of this study lend to suggestions for intervening with hip-fractured elderly persons after surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)165-170
Number of pages6
JournalNursing Science Quarterly
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 04 2004

Keywords

  • Adaptive modes
  • Environmental stimuli
  • Hip fractures
  • Instrumental behaviors
  • Mobility

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