Comparison of perceptions and barriers to mobilization in critical care: A comparison of nursing staff and physiotherapists—A single‐site service evaluation

Introduction Mobilization is a key component in the recovery of those admitted to critical care. However, previous research has demonstrated challenges implementation mobilization within care, including staff knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. The aim current study was explore perceived barriers limitations from perspective nursing staff, compare these with physiotherapists. Methods Single-site service evaluation utilizing patient mobilizations attitudes beliefs survey for ICU locally developed rehabilitation questionnaire. Results About 135 participants (126 nurses 9 physiotherapists) were invited anonymously complete questionnaires (either paper or electronic), response rate 73.0% (n = 92) 100% Nursing reported significantly higher on both when compared physiotherapy which not associated years experience Behavioural most frequent professions included items such as time availability presence contra-indications mobilization. Conclusion greater Further quality improvement projects are now required reduce assist part process.