Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2648985 | Geriatric Nursing | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this pilot study was to test the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of Function Focused Care for Acute Care (FFC-AC) on acute care trauma nurses. A single group pre/post repeated measure design was used with measurements completed at baseline, 3 and 9 months post implementation of the intervention. FFC-AC was implemented by a function focused care nurse champion and includes 3 components: (I) Environmental and Policy Assessments; (II) Education; and (III) Mentoring and Motivating. The nurses were willing to participate in the study and attend educational sessions. There was evidence that exposure to FFC-AC strengthened beliefs in the benefits of providing this type of care increased the amount of function focused care that nurses provided to patients.
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Authors
Tamara L. MSN, Dawn MS, Janice PhD, RN, FGSA, Barbara PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP,