Aim To quantify the type and duration of physical activity performed by hospitalized adults.
Background Inactivity is pervasive among hospitalized patients and is associated with …

Physical activity, defined as bodily movement that expends energy, including such things as
bed mobility, transfers, bathing, dressing, and walking, has a positive impact on physical and …

Objective Functional status decline commonly accompanies hospitalization making patients
vulnerable to complications. Such decline can be mitigated through hospital-based early …

Background Early mobilization (EM) of patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) is shown to
improve outcomes after critical illness. Little is known regarding clinician knowledge of EM …

Mobility can be defined as the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. In older adults,
mobility impairments are common and associated with risk for additional loss of function …

Nurses in acute care settings are affected by the technologies they use, including electronic
health records. This study investigated the impacts of adoption of a comprehensive …

Objectives To develop a system‐based intervention including five components that target
barriers to nurse‐initiated patient ambulation. Design Pilot study of Mobilizing Older adult …

Objective Health systems are grappling with improving the quality and safety of health care.
By setting clear expectations, there is an opportunity to configure care models to decrease …

Background The assessment of physical activity levels of hospitalised older people requires
accurate and reliable measures. Physical activities that older people in hospital commonly …

Nurse-Led Mobility Program: Driving a Culture of Early Mobil... : Journal of Nursing Care
Quality Nurse-Led Mobility Program: Driving a Culture of Early Mobilization in Medical-Surgical …