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.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Adrianne Opp, MSN, Clinical Informatics, Franciscan Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Laura Moffat, MSN, Nursing Administration, Indiana University Health Arnett, Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Karissa Coe, MSN, Nursing Administration, Indiana University Health, Carmel, Indiana, USA

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

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.