Authors

  1. Kalisch, Beatrice J. PhD, RN, FAAN
  2. Dabney, Beverly Waller MS, RN
  3. Lee, Soohee MS, RN

Abstract

This article examines literature that provides evidence about the safety of mobilizing hospitalized adults. A search of electronic databases and hand searches yielded 24 studies that were included in the review. Evidence of mobilization safety was found in 4 clinical settings (medical, surgical, cardiac procedure, and intensive care), and the findings from these studies suggest that early mobilization of hospitalized adults is safe.