| ASSESSMENT | It is recommended to use: • for functional disability at least one of the following: Barthel index19 or Tinetti scale20 • for risk of pressure sores: Braden scale21 or Norton scale22 • for risk of falls: Morse scale23 and need for aids • for nutritional status: calculation of body mass index (BMI) and malnutrition universal screening tool (MUST) scale24 • for pain: visual analogue pain scale (VAS)25 • evaluation of self-monitoring capabilities (measurement of pulse, pressure, glycaemic control, body weight) |
| INTERVENTIONS | • educate patient on: self-measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose; self-administration of subcutaneous injections; self-monitoring of weight control, fluid intake, diuresis • to prevent/reduce the risk of falls; education to patient and caregiver for greater safety in movements • instruct the caregiver about: movement, hygiene, vital signs detection, use of glycaemic stick, tips for therapy management • establish the times for taking medicines based on the patient's personal needs, i.e. adapting pill intake to their lifestyle • identify a method for reminding patients when to take medicines (e.g. use of pill dispensers with timer) • carry out practical exercises with the dispenser and treatment schedule and verify that the patient has understood • provide a simple and easy-to-understand illustration and explanation of treatment schedules including: times for taking medications, intake pre/post meals, commercial name plus active ingredient, dose, quantity and class of the drug dispensed at discharge |
| ASSESSMENT | It is recommended to use: • for functional disability at least one of the following: Barthel index19 or Tinetti scale20 • for risk of pressure sores: Braden scale21 or Norton scale22 • for risk of falls: Morse scale23 and need for aids • for nutritional status: calculation of body mass index (BMI) and malnutrition universal screening tool (MUST) scale24 • for pain: visual analogue pain scale (VAS)25 • evaluation of self-monitoring capabilities (measurement of pulse, pressure, glycaemic control, body weight) |
| INTERVENTIONS | • educate patient on: self-measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose; self-administration of subcutaneous injections; self-monitoring of weight control, fluid intake, diuresis • to prevent/reduce the risk of falls; education to patient and caregiver for greater safety in movements • instruct the caregiver about: movement, hygiene, vital signs detection, use of glycaemic stick, tips for therapy management • establish the times for taking medicines based on the patient's personal needs, i.e. adapting pill intake to their lifestyle • identify a method for reminding patients when to take medicines (e.g. use of pill dispensers with timer) • carry out practical exercises with the dispenser and treatment schedule and verify that the patient has understood • provide a simple and easy-to-understand illustration and explanation of treatment schedules including: times for taking medications, intake pre/post meals, commercial name plus active ingredient, dose, quantity and class of the drug dispensed at discharge |
| ASSESSMENT | It is recommended to use: • for functional disability at least one of the following: Barthel index19 or Tinetti scale20 • for risk of pressure sores: Braden scale21 or Norton scale22 • for risk of falls: Morse scale23 and need for aids • for nutritional status: calculation of body mass index (BMI) and malnutrition universal screening tool (MUST) scale24 • for pain: visual analogue pain scale (VAS)25 • evaluation of self-monitoring capabilities (measurement of pulse, pressure, glycaemic control, body weight) |
| INTERVENTIONS | • educate patient on: self-measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose; self-administration of subcutaneous injections; self-monitoring of weight control, fluid intake, diuresis • to prevent/reduce the risk of falls; education to patient and caregiver for greater safety in movements • instruct the caregiver about: movement, hygiene, vital signs detection, use of glycaemic stick, tips for therapy management • establish the times for taking medicines based on the patient's personal needs, i.e. adapting pill intake to their lifestyle • identify a method for reminding patients when to take medicines (e.g. use of pill dispensers with timer) • carry out practical exercises with the dispenser and treatment schedule and verify that the patient has understood • provide a simple and easy-to-understand illustration and explanation of treatment schedules including: times for taking medications, intake pre/post meals, commercial name plus active ingredient, dose, quantity and class of the drug dispensed at discharge |
| ASSESSMENT | It is recommended to use: • for functional disability at least one of the following: Barthel index19 or Tinetti scale20 • for risk of pressure sores: Braden scale21 or Norton scale22 • for risk of falls: Morse scale23 and need for aids • for nutritional status: calculation of body mass index (BMI) and malnutrition universal screening tool (MUST) scale24 • for pain: visual analogue pain scale (VAS)25 • evaluation of self-monitoring capabilities (measurement of pulse, pressure, glycaemic control, body weight) |
| INTERVENTIONS | • educate patient on: self-measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose; self-administration of subcutaneous injections; self-monitoring of weight control, fluid intake, diuresis • to prevent/reduce the risk of falls; education to patient and caregiver for greater safety in movements • instruct the caregiver about: movement, hygiene, vital signs detection, use of glycaemic stick, tips for therapy management • establish the times for taking medicines based on the patient's personal needs, i.e. adapting pill intake to their lifestyle • identify a method for reminding patients when to take medicines (e.g. use of pill dispensers with timer) • carry out practical exercises with the dispenser and treatment schedule and verify that the patient has understood • provide a simple and easy-to-understand illustration and explanation of treatment schedules including: times for taking medications, intake pre/post meals, commercial name plus active ingredient, dose, quantity and class of the drug dispensed at discharge |
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