Feasibility and Acceptability of an INtervention TO Increase MOBility in Older Hospitalized Medical Patients (INTOMOB): A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study

Author:

Bergsma Dominique1,Panait Claudia2,Leist Pascal1,Mooser Blandine13,Pantano Lynn1,Liechti Fabian D.1,Gentizon Jenny4,Baumgartner Christine1,Mancinetti Marco2,Méan Marie5,Schmidt Leuenberger Joachim M.6,Aubert Carole E.13ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

2. Department of Internal Medicine, Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, Fribourg, Switzerland

3. Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Switzerland

4. Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

5. Department of Medicine, Internal medicine, Lausanne University hospital, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

6. Department of Physiotherapy, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland

Abstract

Background: To reduce adverse outcomes of low hospital mobility, we need interventions that are scalable in everyday practice. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the INTOMOB multilevel intervention addressing barriers to hospital mobility without requiring unavailable resources. Methods: The INTOMOB intervention, targeting older patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and the hospital environment, was implemented on acute general internal medicine wards of three hospitals (12/2022–03/2023). Feasibility and acceptability of the intervention were assessed and two types of accelerometers compared in a mixed methods study (patient and HCP surveys and interviews). Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and qualitative data using a deductive approach. Results were integrated through meta-inferences. Results: Of 20 patients (mean age 74.1 years), 90% found the intervention helpful and 82% said the environment intervention (posters) stimulated mobility. The majority of 44 HCPs described the intervention as clear and helpful. There was no major implementation or technical issue. About 60% of patients and HCPs preferred a wrist-worn over an ankle-worn accelerometer. Conclusions: The INTOMOB intervention is feasible and well accepted. Patients’ and HCPs’ feedback allowed to further improve the intervention that will be tested in a cluster randomized trial and provides useful information for future mobility-fostering interventions.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology

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