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Up And Moving: An Integrative Review Evaluating Early Mobility In The Intensive Care Unit, Rachel Huffman
Up And Moving: An Integrative Review Evaluating Early Mobility In The Intensive Care Unit, Rachel Huffman
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Existing literature has highlighted the benefits of early mobility of patients in intensive care units. This integrative review (IR) sought to determine the best methods of early mobility intervention implementation. The search process utilized databases relevant to the selected topic, and the flow of information abstracted from the search process was placed into a PRISMA flow diagram. Additionally, review software was used to manage the collected data, ensuring that the search was documented with precision. To appraise the literature, a matrix was developed. The literature revealed that early mobility programs, protocols, and algorithms were guiding themes noted throughout this IR, …