articleJournal of the American Geriatrics SocietyJul 19, 2004Closed access

Prevalence and Outcomes of Low Mobility in Hospitalized Older Patients

University of Alabama at Birmingham · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of different levels of mobility in a hospitalized older cohort, to measure the degree and rate of adverse outcomes associated with different mobility levels, and to examine the physician activity orders and documented reasons for bedrest in the lowest mobility group.

Design

A prospective cohort study.

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