Abstract
PURPOSE
To identify the defining characteristics and related factors of impaired physical mobility in patients with AIDS, according to NANDA criteria.
METHODS
Thorough physical exams of all patients with AIDS who were admitted during a single month were conducted. Related factors and defining characteristics for impaired physical mobility were documented.
FINDINGS
Study participants were 14 patients with AIDS (11 males, 3 females); median age was 34 (range: 23–44 years), and median time of hospital admission was 19 days (range: 7–40). Impaired physical mobility was diagnosed in 8 (57%) patients. The defining characteristics according to NANDA criteria were postural instability during routine activity (n= 6, 75%), and limited ability to perform fine motor activities (n= 4, 50%). The most evident related factors were sensoriperceptual impairment (n= 5, 62%); pain (n= 6, 75%); and decreased muscle strength, control, and/or mass (n= 3, 37%).
CONCLUSIONS
NANDA criteria provided essential support for impaired physical mobility.
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