Attention to modifiable barriers to ambulation may improve postoperative recovery in hospitalized gynecologic surgical patients.
May highlight modifiable ambulation barriers in gynecologic surgery; leaves open impact on recovery.
Approximately 12% of gynecologic surgical patients do not walk while hospitalized despite formal encouragement to ambulate. Ambulation is easily quantified and may improve with attention to modifiable barriers, potentially improving postoperative recovery.
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