Journal article
Hospitalized Adult Patient Characteristics Associated With Participation in a Volunteer-Assisted Mobility Program: A Feasibility Study
Journal of Nursing Care Quality, Vol.35(4), pp.341-347
2020
PMID: 32032334
Abstract
Background: Physical inactivity during hospitalization commonly results in functional decline. Structured multidisciplinary programs/approaches may be useful to promote mobility in hospitalized adults.
Purpose: The purpose was to determine whether a volunteer-assisted mobility program was feasible to improve the ambulation of hospitalized patients, and examine the characteristics of patients associated with willingness to participate in the program.
Methods: A prospective descriptive correlation study was conducted in 2 acute care units. A volunteer-staffed program was implemented with the aim of improving the ambulation of hospitalized patients.
Results: Hospitalized patients (N = 490) were approached, with 39.2% (n = 192) agreeing to ambulate an average of 109.7 m (interquartile range = 51.45-172.2 m). Patients with a low clinical frailty score, high body mass index, or physical therapy order were more likely to participate in the volunteer-assisted mobility program.
Conclusions: The findings suggest that a volunteer-assisted interdisciplinary program is a feasible way to promote the ambulation of some patients.
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- Title
- Hospitalized Adult Patient Characteristics Associated With Participation in a Volunteer-Assisted Mobility Program: A Feasibility Study
- Authors
- Gordana Dermody (Author) - Edith Cowan UniversityTamara Odom-Maryon (Author) - Washington State UniversityJennifer Zimmerman (Author) - Providence Holy Family HospitalCourtney Glass (Author) - Edith Cowan University
- Publication details
- Journal of Nursing Care Quality, Vol.35(4), pp.341-347
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000460
- ISSN
- 1550-5065
- PMID
- 32032334
- Organisation Unit
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nursing
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99511305602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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