Outcomes of inpatient mobilization: a literature review

Aims and objectives To review current research evidence on the outcomes of mobilising hospitalised adults. Background Although immobility is known to cause functional decline or complications, inpatient ambulation emerged as the most often missed element of nursing care. This study is designed to re...

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Published in:	Journal of clinical nursing Vol. 23; no. 11-12; pp. 1486 - 1501
Main Authors:	Kalisch, Beatrice J, Lee, Soohee, Dabney, Beverly W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.06.2014 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	Adult ambulation Clinical outcomes Early Ambulation early mobilisation Female hospitalisation Humans Inpatient care Inpatients Literature reviews Male Middle Aged mobilisation mobility Nursing care Postoperative Complications - etiology Postoperative Complications - nursing Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Sample size Surgical Procedures, Operative - adverse effects mobility inpatients ambulation early ambulation mobilisation early mobilisation hospitalisation
ISSN:	0962-1067, 1365-2702, 1365-2702
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