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Increasing Physical Activity In Post Liver Transplant Patients, Jennifer Lynn Serotta
Increasing Physical Activity In Post Liver Transplant Patients, Jennifer Lynn Serotta
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase physical activity among postoperative adult liver transplant patients, improve documentation of daily activity, and ultimately influence quality of life (QOL). Quality of life has been shown to improve dramatically after liver transplant, as patients enter transplant severely debilitated with limitations on their physical activity which carry over following transplant. The literature supports that liver transplant patients should engage in physical activity which may improve QOL. Thirteen liver transplant patients were recruited within the seven days of their post-operative hospitalization. Twelve patients consented, were educated about the benefits of walking, given …