Case Study: Effects of Psychosocial Factors on a Geriatric Patient with Guillain Barré Syndrome

The purpose of this case report is to determine how a change in intrinsic motivation and environmental factors help physical and functional improvements in a 77-year-old male patient with Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the geriatric population. Interventions to promote this change included patient education about lifestyle choices along with endurance and balance exercises. Patient psychological state, community access, and general education about interventions/dosing had an effect on the patient\u27s participation in his prescribed HEP. His comorbidities hindered his overall progress over the course of his treatment and should be addressed to improve patient outcomes. Activities that were more salient and stimulating to the patient, such as a swimming class or participating in a social event were reported to be more likely to be completed. These types of activities may address the patient’s GBS and associated comorbidities.https://soar.usa.edu/casmsummer2019/1000/thumbnail.jp