Abstract
The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the state of research to determine if early mobilization decreases the incidence of pressure ulcers in hospitalized adults. Five of the six studies showed the incidence of pressure ulcers was reduced in those patients who participated in early mobilization activities.
Sigma Membership
Alpha
Lead Author Affiliation
Franciscan Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Systematic Review
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Early Mobilization, Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer, Inpatient
Recommended Citation
Opp, Adrianne; Moffat, Laura Marie; and Coe, Karissa, "The influence of early mobilization on pressure ulcers: A systematic review" (2017). Convention. 274.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/274
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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The influence of early mobilization on pressure ulcers: A systematic review
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the state of research to determine if early mobilization decreases the incidence of pressure ulcers in hospitalized adults. Five of the six studies showed the incidence of pressure ulcers was reduced in those patients who participated in early mobilization activities.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.