Factors influencing early mobilisation for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery from multiple perspectives: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite early mobilisation as a key component of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways for pancreatic surgery, the implementation of early mobilisation remains unsatisfactory. What factors influence the implementation of early mobilisation from the lens of all stakeholders is unclear. The aim of this study was to identify the influencing factors of early mobilisation in pancreatic surgery from the perspective of patients, family members and health professionals.

Design

A qualitative descriptive design using individual interviews and focus groups.

Setting and participants

Twenty-two patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, 10 family members and 10 healthcare professionals from a large university teaching hospital in China.

Methods

We collected data

SUBMITTER: Ni YX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10711852 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature