By Deon Cox Hayley DO

In this CHAMP module, physician educators learn how to teach about deconditioning, specifically recognizing and explaining the serious consequences of bedrest, approaches to prevention inlcuding mobilizing hospitalized older adult patients early.  Teaching materials include a 30 minute slide presentation with speaker's notes, worksheet on fast facts about bedrest, references and a sample session evaluation form.

For a more comprehensive explanation of CHAMP, please refer to the CHAMP Overview and User's Guide.