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Abstract Aim Early mobilisation within the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway has been proven to reduce the risk of postoperative complications following orthopaedic surgery. Currently there is suboptimal compliance with NICE guidance on early mobilisation. This QIP is aimed to improve awareness on the importance of early mobilisation within a 24-hour period post-surgery as well as increase the incidence of mobilisation post intervention. Method We interviewed 17 inpatients following total hip or knee replacement surgery on their understanding of the importance of early mobilisation after surgery and whether they had been encouraged to do so by their ward teams. Following analysis, we created and distributed patient-centred information leaflets and posters around orthopaedic units in Chelsea and Westminster hospital, with information regarding the benefits of mobilisation along with the complications avoided. Results We measured patient knowledge on early mobilisation via electronic survey following distribution of posters and leaflets on the ward. We also assessed if patients operated on following our intervention were mobilising within 24 hours. We demonstrated increased patient knowledge on the benefits of early mobilisation and an absolute increase in patients mobilising within 24 hours. Conclusions Further cycles would be beneficial to determine true statistical significance of this intervention.
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