Nurse Perceptions of a Systems-Based Older Adult Mobility Intervention in Acute Care Units
2024
Nurse Perceptions of a Mobility Intervention for Older Adults
Sample size: 53
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Erickson Olivia, Tucker David, King Barbara, Steege Linsey
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hypothesis
How do nurses experience implementing a systems-based mobility intervention in acute care units?
Conclusion
Nurses found the mobility intervention adaptable and beneficial for improving communication and patient outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Nurses identified barriers to walking patients during hospital stays.
- Four categories of nursing staff experience were identified.
- Nurses perceived the intervention as adaptable to their unit needs.
- The intervention improved communication among staff and patients.
- Nurses valued achieving good patient outcomes.
Takeaway
Nurses talked about how a new way to help older patients walk could work better if it fits their needs and helps them communicate.
Methodology
Qualitative study using directed content analysis with focus groups.
Limitations
The study was limited to four inpatient units from two academic medical centers.
Participant Demographics
Staff members from adult medical inpatient units.
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