OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD MOBILITY AND IN-HOSPITAL MOBILITY RELATIONSHIPS
2024
Family Caregivers' Influence on Hospitalized Patients' Mobility
Sample size: 302
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zisberg Anna, Shadmi Efrat, Agmon Maayan, Smichenko Yuliana, Shulyaev Ksenya, Gur-Yaish Nurit
Primary Institution: University of Haifa
Hypothesis
Do inpatients and their family members' attitudes affect in-hospital mobility?
Conclusion
Family caregivers' attitudes significantly influence hospitalized patients' mobility.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients and caregivers had positive attitudes toward mobility.
- Patients averaged 1577 daily steps during hospitalization.
- Caregivers' attitudes were significant predictors of patients' mobility.
Takeaway
When patients and their family members think positively about moving, patients can walk more while in the hospital.
Methodology
Paired data on attitudes and mobility was collected from patients and their family caregivers during hospitalization.
Participant Demographics
Patients averaged 78.6 years old and caregivers averaged 58.2 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=.02, p=.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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