Author:
Knight Tara,Bruzzi Bethany,Wright Angela,Bohnenkamp Susan K.
Abstract
Abstract:
Early mobility of hospitalized patients has been associated with improved postoperative results and psychological outcomes, decreased length of stay, and other benefits. This article discusses Mobility Optimizes Virtually Everything (MOVE), an interactive bingo-like activity for patients, and its impact on patient satisfaction, mobility documentation, and decompensation rates.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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