Impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline in hospitalized older adults.
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The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline. A nonequivalent control group design was used; the independent variable was mobility protocol and dependent variables were functional status and length of stay. Older adults who participated in a mobility protocol maintained or improved functional status and had a reduced length of stay. Practice implications include an emphasis on ambulation in hospitalized older adults.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of nursing care quality
دوره 24 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009