A mobilization poster stimulates early in-hospital rehabilitation after cardiac surgery: a prospective sequential-group study

A mobilization poster stimulates early in-hospital rehabilitation after cardiac surgery: a prospective sequential-group study

Abstract Background Patients infrequently mobilize at the surgical ward after cardiac surgery. Inactivity results in prolonged hospital stay, readmissions and increased cardiovascular mortality. Next, the course of in-hospital mobilization activities for patients is unclear. The aim was to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Frank R. Halfwerk, Nicole Wielens, Stephanie Hulskotte, Marjolein Brusse-Keizer, Jan G. Grandjean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Cardiac rehabilitation
Early ambulation
Exercise
Physical therapy
Thoracic surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02173-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02173-w

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