In this review: Association Between Mobilization and Composite Postoperative Complications Following Major Elective Surgery (JAMA Surgery; abstract only available for free)
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Study: More Postop Mobilization Tied to Fewer Complications During Recovery
Authors analyzed accelerometer data to objectively measure patient movement for 48 hours after elective surgery.
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