Towards "mobility is medicine": Socioecological factors and hospital mobility in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the factors that influence hospital mobility, especially in the context of a heightened focus on falls prevention, is needed to improve care.

Objective

This qualitative study uses a socioecological framework to explore factors that influence hospital mobility in older adults.

Design

Qualitative research PARTICIPANTS: Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with medically-ill hospitalized older adults (n = 19) and providers (hospitalists, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists (n = 48) at two hospitals associated with an academic health system.

Approach

Interview and focus group guides included questions on perceived need for mobility, communication about mobility, hospital mobility culture, and awareness of

SUBMITTER: Pavon JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8273111 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature