Patient and Family Perspectives on Early Mobilization in Acute Cardiac Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging evidence indicates that engaging family members in early mobilization may benefit both patients and family members. However, little is known about the effect of patient and family-member experience and perspectives on mobilization in acute cardiac care. Our goal was to assess the perspectives and experience of patients and their family members regarding early mobilization in acute cardiac care, to better understand patient-related barriers to mobilization and assist in the development of mobilization strategies that increase family-member engagement in care.

Methods

Patient and family-member surveys were developed to assess attitudes and knowledge about mobilization, family-members' roles in providing care, and mobilization care the patients received. Sur

SUBMITTER: Najjar C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8843890 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature