Early ambulation after a major operation is an example of:
Early ambulation after major operation is a protection against deep vein thrombosis, which helps in disability limitation. Teiary level of prevention- applied when disease has advanced beyond early stages. It aims to reduce or limit disabilities & help in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is restoration of an individual to the highest possible level of functional ability.
Levels of Prevention of Disease
Health promotion
Specific protection
Disability limitation
Rehabilitation
Disability limitation