What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify key contributors to disability among geriatric outpatients and optimize physiotherapy care.

January 24, 2026BMC Geriatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Clinical profile of geriatric outpatients managed by physiotherapists in a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria

AFAbiola O. FafolahanFederal Medical Centre KOKayode D. OrekoyaFederal Medical Centre OTOlakunle ToluwanimiFederal Medical Centre

Key Points

To identify key contributors to disability among geriatric outpatients and optimize physiotherapy care.
Observed geriatric outpatients in a tertiary hospital setting.
Assessed clinical profiles focusing on common conditions leading to disability.
Analyzed data to determine the impact of specific conditions on functional independence.
Cerebrovascular accidents, knee osteoarthritis, and lumbar spondylosis were identified as major contributors to disability.
Targeting these conditions with physiotherapy showed potential to enhance functional independence and quality of life for older adults.

Abstract

The findings revealed that cerebrovascular accidents, knee osteoarthritis, and lumbar spondylosis are key contributors to disability in geriatric outpatients. Addressing these conditions can help tailor physiotherapy to improve older adults' functional independence and quality of life.

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