Helping older adults walk more during hospital stays
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Disability: An Intervention to Improve Older Adult Patient Ambulation
This study is all about helping older adults stay active and moving while they're in the hospital, so they don't lose their ability to walk and can recover better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876264 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on preventing hospital-acquired disability in older adults by improving their ability to ambulate during hospitalization. It addresses the issue that many older patients spend excessive time in bed, leading to a loss of mobility. The study aims to implement innovative care models that encourage nurses to engage patients in walking, overcoming barriers that currently limit this practice. By promoting ambulation, the research seeks to enhance the functional mobility of older adults during their hospital stay.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and over who are hospitalized and at risk of losing their ability to walk independently.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those who are unable to participate in ambulation due to severe medical conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired disabilities in older adults, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results in improving patient ambulation through innovative care models, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, Barbara — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: King, Barbara
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.