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Physical Activity Challenges in Hospitalized Patients
This chapter explores the hurdles faced in promoting physical activity among hospitalized individuals, discussing practical barriers like medical devices, monitoring tools, and disruptions in sleep patterns. It emphasizes the importance of assessing patients' abilities, setting tailored goals for activity, and the challenges in implementing physical therapy orders due to patient conditions and nursing workload.