Staff perceptions of facilitators and barriers for ambulation of postoperative pediatric patients on a surgical unit: A qualitative study.

A qualitative study published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing examined how surgical unit staff perceive the factors that either support or hinder early walking in pediatric patients following surgery. Staff identified both facilitating elements and obstacles to implementing postoperative ambulation protocols in this population. Findings may inform multidisciplinary efforts—including physical therapy involvement—to improve early mobilization practices in pediatric surgical settings.

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