Journal article
Mobility Programs for the Hospitalized Older Adult: A Scoping Review
Gerontology and geriatric medicine, Vol.4, pp.2333721418808146-2333721418808146
10/2018
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/105035
PMCID: PMC6236485
PMID: 30450367
Abstract
Objectives:
This scoping review (a) describes programs to improve mobility
in hospitalized adults and (b) determines the methods used to measure mobility.
Method:
The Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Reviews was
used to conduct this review.
Results:
Our findings suggest that using a
multidisciplinary approach may be the most effective way to promote mobility in
hospitalized older adults. Most studies did not articulate how physical activity was
measured, indicating that more research is needed.
Discussion:
The literature
shows that implementation of protocols designed to improve the early and regular
implementation of physical mobility activities improves the health outcomes of
hospitalized older people. Costs associated with healthcare utilization are also reduced,
including hospital length of stay. Mobility programs that quantified mobility through
validated measurement tools or accelerometers are the most promising as they provide
feedback that reinforces progress of the patient and the expected benefits of early
mobility.
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Details
- Title
- Mobility Programs for the Hospitalized Older Adult: A Scoping Review
- Creators
- Denise A Smart - Washington State University, Spokane, USAGordana Dermody - Washington State University, Spokane, USAMelany E Coronado - Washington State University, Spokane, USAMarian Wilson - Washington State University, Spokane, USA
- Publication Details
- Gerontology and geriatric medicine, Vol.4, pp.2333721418808146-2333721418808146
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications; Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA
- Identifiers
- 99900546977401842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article