The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual, defines a restorative nursing program as “nursing interventions that promote the resident’s ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible.” This approach …

What is an example of restorative care?

The most common restorative care activities were walking, passive and active range of motion, and dressing/grooming (Table 2).

What are some differences between rehabilitation and restorative nursing care?

While rehabilitation services like physical therapy help people regain physical functions after illness or injury, ​restorative therapy ​helps maintain physical abilities to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) that promote independent living.