Exploring elderly patients' experiences and concerns about early mobilization implemented in postoperative care following lumbar spinal surgery: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given its apparent benefits, early mobilization is becoming increasingly important in spinal surgery. However, the time point at which patients first get out of bed for mobilization after spinal surgery varies widely. Beginning in January 2022, we conducted a study of early mobilization (mobilization within 4 h postoperatively) following multi-segment lumbar decompression and fusion surgery in elderly patients. The study goal was to better understand elderly patients' perceptions of early mobilization and ultimately contribute to the improvement of elderly patients' perioperative experiences and quality of life.

Methods

We employed a qualitative descriptive study design involving face-to-face semi-structured interviews. Forty-five consecutive patients were invited

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552231 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature