Implementation strategies to overcome barriers to early mobilisation practices in Zimbabwean and South African public sector ICUs: A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Barriers to early mobilisation in healthcare settings encompass various factors, including practical challenges, accountability and the crucial role of leadership.

Objectives

To gain consensus from multidisciplinary team members in South African (SA) and Zimbabwean public sector hospitals to formulate implementation strategies addressing identified barriers for early mobilisation.

Methods

An online two-round modified Delphi study including 23 experts from SA and Zimbabwe was undertaken. The implementation strategies were aligned with the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research that outlines five areas impacting implementation.

Results

The expert panel included intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians, academics and managers, who participated i

SUBMITTER: Tadyanemhandu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792592 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature