I text for I COUGH: A clinical pilot study to evaluate the impact of text messaging upon postoperative ambulation in the hospital

The “I COUGH” protocol is associated with improved postoperative pulmonary outcomes, and ambulation is an essential component. I COUGH is an acronym for Incentive spirometry, Coughing, Oral care, Understanding (patient and staff education), Getting-out-of-bed, and Head-of-bed elevation. This trial s ought to enhance one component, specifically ambulation after operations.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - April 13, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael Ghio, Katherine Vall ès, Sherif Aly, John Tyler Simpson, Chrissy Guidry, Pamela Rosenkranz, David McAneny Source Type: research