What are elderly patients' experiences and concerns about early mobilization following lumbar spinal surgery?
Clear guidance and multidisciplinary protocols for early mobilization may reduce stress and anxiety in elderly patients after lumbar spinal surgery.
Clear and explicit guidance on early mobilization and a multidisciplinary mobilization protocol that incorporates a comprehensive pain management plan are essential for effective patient education. These measures may have positive effects on reducing patients' stress and anxiety regarding postoperative early mobilization.
Huang et al. (Wed,) studied this question.