Authors

  1. Resnick, Barbara PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
  2. Galik, Elizabeth PhD, CRNP
  3. Enders, Holly MS, CRNP
  4. Sobol, Kerry MBA, RN
  5. Hammersla, Margaret MS, CRNP
  6. Dustin, Irene MS, CRNP
  7. Boltz, Marie PhD, CRNP
  8. Miner, Lucy BSN
  9. Trotman, Stacy BSN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a function-focused care for acute care intervention and explore the impact of this intervention on nurses' knowledge, beliefs, and behavior associated with engaging patients in functional and physical activities. Pre- and posttesting was performed with 23 nurses, with posttesting at the end of the 6-month intervention period. Pilot testing provided some support for the feasibility of the study and showed a significant improvement in self-efficacy expectations but no change in the other study outcomes.