Restorative Nursing

Also known as nursing-based rehabilitative care

Restorative nursing is ordered and overseen by nurses with consultation from therapists. This is different than therapy where therapy professionals provide treatment overseen by physicians. Typically, restorative nursing is needed due to a decline in skills due to chronic disease, disuse or other physiological factors. Goals of restorative nursing include restoring loss in function, maintaining restored function as well as preventing further loss in function.

Benefits of Restorative Nurisng

Delay decline in function
Improve quality of life by helping to maintain independence as much as possible

Elements of Restorative Nursing

Training exercises, treatment and activities for individuals either:

Recently discharged from physical, occupational or speech therapy
Upon admission if restorative needs are present and physical, occupational or speech therapy is not appropriate
At anytime during a nursing home stay when restorative needs arise

Areas of focus

Ambulation
Prosthesis care (excluding dentures)
Splint/brace care
Bed mobility
Communication
Dressing and grooming
Eating and swallowing
Range of motion, active or passive
Transfers
Bowel and bladder functions

Indicators that often trigger Restorative Nursing

Balance issues
Falls
Decline in range of motion
Decline in activities of daily living (ADLs):
- Bed mobility
- Eating
- Transferring
- Toilet use

Testimonials

"To the nurses and all the staff at the Plum City Care Center: No words can express, no act of gratitude can relay what your care and support of our mother during her stay at the care center has meant to us. We were very blessed to know that mom had such a wonderful group of dedicated people caring for her. We are especially grateful that you treated mom with dignity and respect. Thank you so much for ALL you did for our mother. We know that she appreciated your love and care, too. Your commitment and excellent care will always be remembered."

- The family of Millie C.