Perceived Barriers to Patient Mobilization Among Therapy and Nursing Acute Care Staff: A Multi-Site Survey Study.
Publication Title
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Keywords
Humans; United States; Cross-Sectional Studies; Mobility Limitation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Hospitals; Nursing Staff; Attitude of Health Personnel; Mobility barriers; Nurse; Patient mobilization; Physical and occupational therapist; Rehabilitation.; washington; spokane; phfmc
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in perceived barriers to patient mobilization in acute care among therapy and nursing clinicians, and among hospitals of different sizes and types.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey study.
SETTING: Eight hospitals of various sizes and types (teaching vs non-teaching; urban vs rural), from 2 different states in the Western region of the United States.
PARTICIPANTS: A nonprobability sample of 568 acute care clinicians (N=586) involved in direct patient care were surveyed. Clinicians indicated a clinical role within the branch of therapy (physical therapy or occupational therapy) or nursing (registered nurse or nurse assistant).
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The Patient Mobilization Attitudes and Beliefs Survey (PMABS) was used to assess perceived barriers to early patient mobilization among therapy and nursing staff. A PMABS total score and 3 subscale scores (knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors associated with barriers to mobilization) were calculated, with higher scores indicative of greater mobilization barriers.
RESULTS: Mean PMABS total scores were significantly lower (better) for therapy providers (24.63±6.67) than nursing providers (38.12±10.95), P
CONCLUSION: Perceived barriers to patient mobilization exist among therapy and nursing acute care clinicians, with greater barriers noted among nursing staff for knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with patient mobility practices. Findings suggest future work is warranted, with opportunities for therapy providers to collaborate with nursing providers to address barriers to implementing patient mobility.
Area of Special Interest
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Specialty/Research Institute
Nursing
Specialty/Research Institute
Physical Therapy
Specialty/Research Institute
Quality
DOI
10.1016/j.apmr.2023.06.018
