Early patient mobilization in the neurological intensive care unit
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Megan T. Moyer, MSN, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA
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Early patient mobilization has been associated with positive patient outcomes. Using evidence-based mobilization interventions, nurses can standardize interdisciplinary care delivered to the neuroscience patient population and support positive patient outcomes. Well-designed interventional research studies are needed to help clarify best practices for patient early mobilization in the neurological ICU.
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019: Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Evidence-based Practice; Mobilization; Neurological ICU |
| Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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