Journal article
Mobilization Patterns of Patients After an Acute Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
This study was aimed to identify the mobilization patterns of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients during their first three days in the coronary care unit (CCU) by performing a prospective observational pilot study design. The study included 31 diagnosed AMI patients admitted to three CCUs. Mobilization patterns classified as bed rest, semi-fowler, transfer to chair, and standing/walking were documented by CCU nurses for 72 consecutive …
Authors
Cortés OL; DiCenso A; McKelvie R
Journal
Clinical Nursing Research, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 139–155
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
April 2015
DOI
10.1177/1054773813508132
ISSN
1054-7738