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.
Health promotion
Specific protection
Disability limitation
Rehabilitation
Levels of Prevention of Disease