Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

Post‑operative physical inactivity remains a pervasive challenge in modern surgical care, often leading to delayed recovery, complications, and prolonged hospital stays. Although early mobilization is widely recognized as beneficial, adherence remains poor partly due to lack of structured tools to encourage and monitor activity. This paper proposes the use of Daily Mobility Charts (DMCs) as a pragmatic intervention to prevent bedside physical inactivity among post‑operative patients. We hypothesize that integrating DMCs into routine postoperative care will significantly increase mobilization rates, reduce sedentary behavior, and improve early recovery outcomes compared to standard care. The research design involves a prospective controlled cohort, with daily mobility logged, nurse/therapist‑supervised ambulation milestones, and measurement of functional outcomes and complication rates at discharge. Expected findings include higher mobility levels, fewer complications associated with immobility (e.g., pulmonary complications, venous thrombosis), shorter hospital stay, and greater functional independence at discharge. The results could provide evidence for a cost‑effective, simple intervention to enhance postoperative rehabilitation protocols, thereby improving patient outcomes and optimizing resource utilization.