Identifying barriers to early mobilisation among mechanically ventilated patients in a trauma intensive care unit

Mechanically ventilated patients can be at risk for functional decline (Cameron et al., 2015). Early mobilisation of mechanically ventilated patients can improve outcomes after critical illness to prevent this decline. Although registered nurses understand the importance of early mobilisation there are nurses who are unwilling to mobilise patients.
Source: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research article Source Type: research