The effect of bed exercises following major abdominal surgery on early ambulation, mobilization, pain and anxiety: A randomized-controlled trial.

These results were quite significant in terms of revealing that ‘turning in the bed and arm and leg exercises’ can positively affect the general condition of patients who undergo major surgery, support their recovery and reduce hospital stay durations and medical costs. 4 LIMITATIONS One of the limitations of this study is that the data on the mobility levels of the patients were limited by the measurement tools used in the study.

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