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Effectiveness of early ambulation in reducing postoperative complications
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2017) Arismendiz Izquierdo, Milagros; Torres Padilla, Yovana Magaly; Pretell Aguilar, Rosa Maria
Objective: To determine based on systematic reviews the effectiveness of early mobilization in reducing complications in postoperative patients. Materials and Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis examined the Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Plus, Epistemonikos, and Lilacs databases. Ten articles were selected regarding the effectiveness of early mobilization in reducing complications of all types in postoperative patients. The types of articles were: systematic review 20%, quantitative observational 5%, cross-sectional 10%, randomized clinical trial 5%, longitudinal-descriptive 10%, and longitudinal-comparative 10%; with 10% from the USA, 10% from Chile, 10% from Cuba, 5% from Iran, 5% from Canada, and 5% from Japan. Results: The systematic observational and retrospective review, which synthesizes the results of multiple primary studies, is an essential part of evidence-based nursing due to its rigorous methodology. Of the 7 out of 10 articles reviewed, it is noted that early mobilization helps reduce postoperative complications. The meta-analysis results show a benefit in reducing headaches and lower back pain in patients who receive early mobilization after spinal anesthesia, with high-quality evidence and strong recommendations. Conclusions: Of the 10 articles, 80% (n=7/10) demonstrate the effectiveness of early mobilization in reducing complications in postoperative patients. The research reviewed shows that early mobilization reduces complications of all types in postoperative patients.