The association between major complications of immobility during hospitalization and quality of life among bedridden patients: A 3 month prospective multi-center study

2018121 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Xinjuan Wu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Zhen Li · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Jing Cao · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Jing Jiao · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Yingli Wang · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Ge Liu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Abstract

Major complications of immobility were significantly associated with reduced health related quality of life. Prevention of complications is critical to reduce the burden of decreased quality of life for bedridden patients.

Topics & Keywords

Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Frailty in Older Adults

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 13, Issue 10, pp. e0205729-e0205729

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205729

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