Early mobilisation

Patient handling solutions support both caregivers and the people they care for, offering benefits across a wide range of situations. Across acute, long-term and home care settings, effective moving and handling of patients and users can support early mobilisation as part of daily care.

 

Studies show that prolonged immobility negatively affects almost all organ systems. In an intensive care setting, long periods of immobility increase the likelihood of pressure injuries (PI), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Consequently, prioritising early mobilisation is critical to reducing the risk of these conditions and minimising hospital stays.

Well-adapted solutions can also support more efficient patient handling in everyday care activities and facilitate a structured approach to mobilisation.