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- During hospitalization, patients are physically inactive. 1, 2 In general, they spend up to 23 hours per day sitting or lying in bed. 3 This low amount of physical activity is associated with pulmonary complications and thrombosis. 4 These are in turn associated with an increased length of stay and a higher risk of mortality even after hospital admission. 5 Overall, in-hospital inactivity is associated with functional decline, 6 defined as having difficulties in performing activities in daily...
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Nov 4, 2021 · This article presents a comprehensive overview of 1316 patient- and HCP-reported barriers and enablers to physical activity during a hospital stay for acute care. A large number of barriers and enablers found highlight the complexity of physical activity behavior during the hospital stay.
- Sven Jacobus Gertruda Geelen, Hanneke Corine van Dijk Huisman, Hanneke Corine van Dijk Huisman, Robe...
- 2021
Aug 7, 2023 · Our latest study shows that physical activity may help to counteract the effects of bed rest. We found that even just 25 minutes a day of walking while in hospital can significantly...
Jul 24, 2023 · The goal-directed movement intervention in hospitalized patients seems to be effective in increasing physical activity levels during hospital stay. Therefore, this intervention might be useful for other wards and hospitals to stimulate inpatients physical activity.
- 10.1177/02692155231189607
- 2023/11
- Clin Rehabil. 2023 Nov; 37(11): 1501-1509.
Oct 9, 2012 · *Find ways to stay mentally active, even in the hospital bed. Computer use, such as surfing the Internet, and gaming can help. *Careful use of sedation. *Have signs and clocks in the hospital room to help stay oriented. *Work with the care team to minimize physical deconditioning and develop a rehabilitation plan.
Dec 1, 2021 · Achieving recommended levels of physical activity is important for optimal cardiovascular health and can help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Emerging evidence suggests that physical activity fluctuates throughout the life course.
Nov 4, 2021 · Understanding barriers and enablers to physical activity during a hospital stay can improve the development and implementation of tailored interventions aimed at improving physical activity. Previous studies have identified many barriers and enablers, but a comprehensive overview is lacking.
Feb 19, 2021 · Our findings suggest that healthcare professionals define physical activity in different ways and that this is a key barrier to improving physical activity in adult patients during hospital stay.
