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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare quality improvement
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Patient mobility and rehabilitation

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) affect 5.5% of European inpatients, complicating treatment.
  • Non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (nvHAP) is a significant HAI concern.
  • Interventions are needed to reduce HAI and improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reduce nvHAP rates in a trauma clinic.
  • To enhance patient mobility and recovery.
  • To empower nursing staff and foster interprofessional collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a practice development project focused on mobilization.
  • In-house training, workshops, and information dissemination.
  • Structural changes and a dedicated mobilization campaign.

Main Results:

  • Patient mobilization increased by 40%, with session duration rising by 46.5%.
  • A sustainable improvement of 7.6% in mobilization was observed.
  • Nurses reported increased knowledge, improved collaboration, and enhanced care quality.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted, interprofessional approach effectively promotes patient mobility and reduces HAI.
  • Targeted practice development is a suitable strategy for enhancing patient mobilization.
  • Sustained success requires regular reinforcement and flexible physiotherapy services.