Psychometric Testing of an Instrument Assessing Family Knowledge, Contemplation, Confidence and Readiness for Engaging in Early Mobilisation of Critically Ill Patients: A Multi-Site Cross-Sectional Design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early mobilisation is beneficial to support recovery among critically ill patients. The literature highlights the benefits of family engagement in early mobilisation, yet this practice remains underutilised. Effective implementation depends on understanding the key antecedents that influence family engagement in early mobilisation, specifically families' knowledge, contemplation, confidence and readiness. However, no measurement tools currently exist to assess these. Therefore, developing a psychometrically supported instrument is essential to understanding and enhancing families' factors influencing their engagement in early mobilisation.

Aim

To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of an instrument to assess families' knowledge, contemplation, confide

SUBMITTER: Mukpradab S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967298 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature