Abstract
Purpose: Early ambulation following thoracic surgery is important to help to reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, reduce hospital length of stay and is a key component of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery pathway. Postoperative ambulation following thoracic surgery however can be limited by various factors including the presence of chest drains that are essential for the removal of air and fluid that collects in the chest. The primary aim of the service evaluation was to explore when individuals first ambulated postoperatively following thoracic surgery. The secondary aims were to explore why individuals did not ambulate day 1 postoperatively and whether any factors were associated with day first ambulated postoperatively. Exploring when individuals first ambulate postoperatively and whether any factors influence this may help to identify ways of facilitating earlier postoperative ambulation helping to innovate the rehabilitation of individuals following thoracic surgery.
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