Early Mobilisation

Early mobilisation as soon as medically safe during a recovery from critical illness has been shown to improve long term outcomes for the patient, decrease repositioning needs, expedite discharge and reduce re-admissions.

Designed to Reduce Time Spent in Bed

Seating Matters chairs have been clinically designed to help aid early mobilisation and reduce the need for time spent in bed.

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The prescription of correct seating as part of the treatment package often enables early mobilisation by supporting the patient to get out of bed earlier and therefore positively impacts their clinical outcome.

Muscle Breakdown

Bed rest results in 12% loss of muscle strength each week, intensifying to 50% loss after 3-5 weeks.1 Therefore, encouraging the patient to sit in a chair as early as possible into their treatment can be a key factor in order to preserve muscle strength.

Increased Independence & Improved Health

Early mobilization using the correct chair that fully supports a patient’s posture and meets his or her clinical needs can contribute to their overall health and wellbeing.

Psychological Wellbeing

Providing a patient with the ability to sit out of bed can have overwhelming benefits on the patient’s psychological wellbeing, their dignity and confidence.

Speed of Recovery

As a result of their improved psychological well-being, they will start to feel better mentally and be more motivated to interact with staff members, family and other patients. The impact on speed of recovery can be life changing.

Reducing Healthcare Costs

If a person remains in bed, their mobilisation can be delayed. This can lead to many secondary complications including pressure injuries and an increased length of stay.

We must look at the financial and the physical impact of a patients delayed discharge or prolonged stay in bed;