| Title |
Stephens, Madelynn MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Educating ICU Nurses to Initiate Early Mobilization in ICU Patients |
| Creator |
Stephens, Madelynn |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: This project aims to improve nurses' confidence in initiating early mobility for; all ICU patients by providing education and a mobility reference tool.; Rationale/Background: Early mobilization in ICU settings is associated with numerous positive; outcomes, including reduced risk of ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), decreased length of; hospital and ICU stays, and lower rates of delirium. However, barriers such as inadequate; training and knowledge among nursing staff can hinder the implementation of these practices.; Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing studies on nursing; education and early mobility in the ICU. A mobility reference tool for ICU nurses was; implemented. And a pre-survey evaluated nursing confidence to initiate early mobility. An; educational PowerPoint was presented to ICU nurses to introduce the mobility reference tool and; the importance of early mobility. After 12 weeks, a post-survey was conducted to collect data on; nursing confidence to initiate early mobility.; Results: Nurses report increased confidence to initiate early mobility for critically ill patients; after the implementation of a mobility reference tool and educational PowerPoint. Nurses also; contributed recommendations to help improve mobility such as, securing mobility equipment, in; sufficient quantity for the ICU, and training non-licensed staff on mobilizing ICU patients.; Conclusions: Mobility education, and a mobility reference tool, can improve nurses' confidence; and competence in initiating mobilization for ICU patients. The findings support the; development of evidence-based programs tailored for ICU nurses, aiming to enhance their; understanding of early mobility benefits This initiative can potentially improve patient care and; recovery outcomes in the ICU setting. |
| Subject |
Intenstive care units; Nurses--In-service training |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
43 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s65w1h09 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154093 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s65w1h09 |
