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Table 1 Non-physiological barriers to mobilisation

From: Feasibility of mobilisation in ICU: a multi-centre point prevalence study of mobility practices in the UK

Reason for not mobilising out of bed

n

Movement restrictions—appropriate mobility level achieved

38

Staffing

30

Awaiting medical procedure

22

Dying

16

Intervention as per site rehabilitation plan

14

Patient declined

12

At baseline level of mobility

8

Medical procedure in progress

8

Motor block

2

Equipment

1

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