Ambulate TID or Hospital-Acquired Disability (HAD)?

Why is it that individuals who are hospitalized often leave the hospital with decreased mobility and functional abilities? In this episode of Clinically Significant™, host Maylyn Martinez, MD, MSc explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Hospital-acquired disability (HAD). Are fall prevention efforts helping or harming hospitalized patients? Can societal norms and public health policies shift away from bed rest and encourage safe mobility for patients with acute medical illness? Tune in for the answers to these questions and actionable steps health care providers can take to prevent HAD.