Patients performing lower limb exercises in an orthopedic ward: a best practice implementation project.

Aims: The evidence-based project sought to educate patients on doing lower limb exercises within 24 h of their admissions to the ward. Patients spend most of their time in bed during their hospital stays, which imposes negative outcomes due to inactivity, such as risks of reduced muscle mass and deconditioning, which may further implicate patients' conditions.

Methods: The project occurred in three phases over a period of 18 months.