Procedure of Inpatient Mobilisation

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgement

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC) would like to express its deepest appreciation to all staff of the medical rehabilitation institution in the country who have participated in writing this procedure; their remarks, comments and feedback were very helpful. Special thanks go to the following staff:

Samiya Al Raisi	Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care
Idris Al Baloushi	Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care
Asaad Al- Qasmi	Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care
Jokha Al-Abrawi	Al Nahdha Hospital
Buthaina Al kharusi	Royal Hospital
ALLI MARY John	Royal Hospital
Leonardo Danan BLURAN	Royal Hospital

Acronyms

MOH	Ministry of Health
DG	Directorate General
HOD	Head of Department
DGSMC	Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care
MRS	Medical Rehabilitation Services

1 - Introduction

Prolonged immobilization can result in functional decline and heighten the risk for hospital associated complications such as falls and pressure ulcers. Early mobilization, on the other hand, has been shown to prevent functional decline and hospital associated complications.