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The Underrecognized Epidemic of Low Mobility During Hospitalization of Older Adults

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2009 · Vol. 57(9) · pp. 1660–1665

Cynthia J. Brown✉(Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)David T. Redden(Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)Kellie L. Flood(Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)Richard M. Allman(Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center)

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Abstract

This is the first study to continuously monitor mobility levels early during a hospital stay. On average, older hospitalized patients spent most of their time lying in bed, despite an ability to walk independently.

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Activities of Daily LivingAgedAlabamaBed RestDisability EvaluationDisease OutbreaksHealth SurveysHospitalizationHospitals, VeteransHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMotor ActivityVeterans