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Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports 4/2020

04.12.2020 | Geriatric Orthopedics (C Quatman and C Quatman-Yates, Section Editors)

Mobility in Acute Care for Geriatric Patients with Orthopedic Conditions: a Review of Recent Literature

verfasst von: Madison Peck, Amy Holthaus, Katelyn Kingsbury, Marka Gehrig Salsberry, Vijay Duggirala

Erschienen in: Current Geriatrics Reports | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this literature review is to appraise the current research surrounding the impact of mobility for geriatric patients presenting with orthopedic conditions in the acute care setting.

Recent Findings

A literature search in the PubMed database yielded 53 results which underwent a title and abstract screening to reveal a total of 22 articles eligible for full-text review. Two authors screened each article and a third author was responsible for reconciling any conflicts. Following the full-text screen, 10 total articles were extracted and evaluated to determine what the current literature has concluded about the impact of mobilization for geriatric patients with orthopedic conditions in the acute care setting. Studies are inconsistent in their dosage parameters of mobility for geriatric orthopedic patients and range in initiating protocols 6 to 24 h following surgery. Protocols and activity standards vary from 1.8 to 8.3 METs, 0 to 1000 steps per day, 15 min walks, or a 5-day mobility protocol focused on functional and strengthening activities. Studies range in reported length of stay (LOS) but infer that the earlier mobility is initiated the risk of prolonged LOS is decreased. Finally, studies report greater success with mobility protocols when multiple disciplines are educated and involved in implementation.

Summary

Despite the limitations of this study and existing literature, it is clear that integrating mobility within the first 24 h following the injury or surgical intervention does not produce additional adverse effects or increase pain intensity. This review suggests that emphasizing interprofessional collaboration when implementing a mobility protocol is vital to the success and safety of patients.
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Metadaten
Titel
Mobility in Acute Care for Geriatric Patients with Orthopedic Conditions: a Review of Recent Literature
verfasst von
Madison Peck
Amy Holthaus
Katelyn Kingsbury
Marka Gehrig Salsberry
Vijay Duggirala
Publikationsdatum
04.12.2020
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Geriatrics Reports / Ausgabe 4/2020
Elektronische ISSN: 2196-7865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-020-00347-1

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