ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Characterisation and evaluation of early mobilisation interventions after emergency laparotomy surgery: a scoping review
Authors' conclusion
This scoping review found heterogeneity in the delivery, dose, timing, and adherence to mobility interventions. Barriers to mobilisation after emergency laparotomy mirror those described after elective surgery.
Study context
- Population
- Studies of early mobilisation protocols (isolated or bundled) after emergency laparotomy; MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL
- Participants
- 2,783 participants · 14 studies
- Outcome
- Characteristics of early mobilisation interventions after emergency laparotomy (definition, adherence, delivery, barriers, outcomes reported)
Methodological detailsstructured methodological framework, descriptive analysis
- Structured methodological framework
- Descriptive analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Adherence rates
31% to 96%
Studies reporting physical performance outcomes: all; quality of life outcomes
1
Original publication
Characterisation and evaluation of early mobilisation interventions after emergency laparotomy surgery: a scoping review. BJA Open. Published 28 October 2025. doi:10.
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