Hospital-associated decline: A concept analysis.

This concept analysis examines hospital-associated decline (HAD), a phenomenon in which patients experience deterioration in physical function or other capacities during a hospital stay. Understanding the defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of HAD is important for clinicians—including physical therapists—who work to preserve or restore patient function in inpatient settings. Clarifying the concept may help guide early mobilization and rehabilitation interventions aimed at preventing functional loss during hospitalization.

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