Multidisciplinary Teamwork Perceptions When Mobilizing Ventilated Neurosurgery Patients

Multidisciplinary Teamwork Perceptions When Mobilizing Ventilated Neurosurgery Patients

The purpose of this research study is to decide if using a nurse-led mobility protocol affects teamwork perceptions, when mobilizing ventilated neurosurgery patients. Participants will mobilize ventilated neurosurgery patients according to either facility standard procedures or a piloted nurse-led mobility protocol. Each selected patient will be mobilized once during his/her hospitalization for the purposes of this study. Patient mobility may take up to 1 hour. Following this, participating staff will be asked to complete a survey used to measure teamwork perceptions. Participants will be given up to 30 minutes to complete the survey. Total study duration is 3 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult (18 years of age or older)
• male or female registered nurses or licensed vocational nurses, patient care technicians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists
• currently employed by the medical center
• currently care for neurosurgery patients in a part time or full-time capacity
• may work during day shift and/or night shift hours.

Exclusion Criteria:

• staff members employed by an agency outside of the medical center
• staff not routinely assigned to care for neurosurgery patients on the neurosurgical ICU (float pool staff)