Approach from Bedridden Life to Independent Life Activity

Abstract

We cared long-term lying in bed life patient who had disuse syndrome. A man 88 years old, past history is multiple sclerosis, diabetes, ASO, cognitive and paropsis. She has lower extremity sensory disturbance and visual disturbance by diabetes. Thus she cannot do complex workings. Therefore we lessen the burden of her movements and cared that she was able to take a meal independent. Nursing care #1. We introduced a wheelchair with the leg rest and stabilized her posture. #2. We used the anchor support to prevent her unstable sacral. #3. We introduced a cutout table. As results. She can eat a meal neatly without our help. And she regained confidence. And then, she enjoyed a mealtime, she become talkative with smile, And she challenged rehabilitations.