The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
The Association of Maximum Hospital Daily Mobility After Open Cardiac Surgery and Patient Psychological Status, Surgical/Postoperative Factors, and Clinical Outcomes.
Nancy M Albert, Cristin Phillips, Julie Hoffman, Michelle Levay, James F Bena, Shannon L Morrison, Gina Barley, Mary C Collins, Edward Soltesz, K Jason Bober
Published: 202510.1097/JCN.0000000000001272
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mobility after cardiac surgery is facilitated using phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation. However, rehabilitation services may be limited, minimizing the full benefits of hospital-based early mobility. OBJECTIVE: To examine patient, surgical, a…
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