Mobilization Protocol for Knee Arthroplasty Patients

The mobilization protocol includes six levels. Protocol levels are applied from the day the patient is operated and ends on the day of discharge. The researcher explains the protocol levels to the patient before surgery.The patient is mobilized within the first 24 hours after surgery. Implement mobilization protocol three times during the day and more as tolerated. Mobilization protocol:Level 1: Repositioning should occur every two hours. Level 2: Range of motion (PROM) should occur at least three times a day. Level 3: The head of bed (HOB) \>30 degrees. Duration goal: 5-15 minutes. HOB 65≥ degrees with patient sit in the bed. Duration goal: 5-15 minutes. Progress to level 4. Level 4: HOB 65≥ degrees with legs in dependent position (recliner chair). Duration goal: 5-15 minutes. Progress to level 5. Level 5: Stand/pivot/step to chair. Sitting in chair. Duration goal: 5-15 minutes. Progress to level 6. Level 6: Patient is able to ambulate at least three times a day.