#EndPJparalysis

#EndPJParalysis is a global social movement embraced by nurses, therapists and medical colleagues, to get patients up, dressed and moving. ​

Having patients in their day clothes while in hospital, rather than in pyjamas (PJs) or gowns, enhances dignity, autonomy and, in many instances, shortens their length of stay. For patients over the age of 80, a week in bed can lead to 10 years of muscle ageing, 1.5 kg of muscle loss, and may lead to increased dependency and demotivation. Getting patients up and moving has been shown to reduce falls, improve patient experience and reduce length of stay by up to 1.5 days.

Find out more information in our PJ Paralysis leaflet or view our poster.