5E Program for Preventing Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders

"Participants in the 5E program group will receive 7-day nursing interventions including~* Education: health education regarding venous thromboembolism prevention~* Elevation: leg elevation of 10-20 degrees~* Exercise: ankle exercises~* Enough fluid: adequate fluid uptake~* Early application of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC): IPC use within 48 hours after admission"