MOVIN Program for Early Mobility in Aging Adults

This trial tests a program called MOVIN, designed to help older adults in hospitals move more to improve physical abilities and reduce future hospital visits. It involves changing how nurses encourage and support patient movement. The trial seeks participants aged 65 and older who lived at home before hospital admission, can walk with or without assistance, have a doctor's order to walk, and will stay in the hospital for at least another day. It is not suitable for those in hospice care, with certain activity restrictions, or who primarily use a wheelchair.

As an unphased trial, this study offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative care practices that could enhance recovery and reduce hospital readmissions for older adults.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on increasing mobility, so it's best to ask the study team for guidance.

Research has shown that early mobility programs, such as MOVIN, are generally safe for older adults in hospitals. These programs encourage patients to start moving sooner, which can enhance their recovery. For example, one study found that more patients could walk and move around without an increase in issues like falls or injuries.

Researchers are excited about the MOVIN Program because it focuses on enhancing early mobility in aging adults within hospital settings, which is different from traditional care that often emphasizes bed rest. Unlike standard care that may not prioritize mobility, MOVIN involves active participation from nurses to identify and overcome barriers to patient movement. This approach not only aims to improve recovery outcomes by encouraging physical activity but also seeks to transform hospital culture towards a more proactive stance on mobility, potentially reducing complications associated with immobility in older patients.

Research has shown that the MOVIN program greatly improves movement in older adults. For example, one study found that participants walked more often and farther each week. Another study showed that after a year, participants had less difficulty moving around, with more people able to stand and move to a chair, indicating better mobility. Additionally, programs like MOVIN are associated with shorter hospital stays and a reduced chance of returning to the hospital. In this trial, researchers will implement the MOVIN program on certain units and compare its effects to pre-intervention data to assess its impact on movement and health outcomes for older adults in hospitals.¹³⁴⁶⁷