title: Impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline in hospitalized older adults.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline. A nonequivalent control group design was used; the independent variable was mobility protocol and dependent variables were functional status and length of stay. Older adults who participated in a mobility protocol maintained or improved functional status and had a reduced length of stay. Practice implications include an emphasis on ambulation in hospitalized older adults.
authors.affiliation: The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA. cpadula@lifespan.org
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Padula
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baumhover
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D016138:Walking