title: The repositioning of hospitalized patients with reduced mobility: a prospective study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the frequency of patient repositioning across three consecutive nursing shifts (day, evening and night) and to identify predictors of repositioning frequency.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Patient repositioning is a frequently implemented pressure injury prevention strategy. Yet, little is known about how often it should be implemented, or the frequency of movement among hospitalized patients with reduced mobility.
  
  
  METHODS
  An observational prospective study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Chart audits were used to gather clinical and demographic data. Semi-structured observations were conducted every 30 minutes for a continuous 24-hour period. Observational data included the patient's body position, the frequency of repositioning, assistance require to reposition and the use of support surfaces.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients were repositioned frequently during the day and evening and least at night time. Elevation of the head of the bed (1-45°) was the most frequently adopted position. The independent predictors of repositioning frequency were age and gender, with older patients and males repositioned less frequently.
authors.affiliation: Griffith University School of Nursing and Midwifery Meadowbrook Queensland Australia.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Latimer
authors.affiliation: Griffith University NHMRC Research Centre for Excellence in Nursing Interventions (NCREN) Gold Coast Queensland Australia.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chaboyer
authors.affiliation: Griffith University NHMRC Research Centre for Excellence in Nursing Interventions (NCREN) Gold Coast Queensland Australia.
authors.forename: Brigid M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Gillespie
keywords: Nursing practice; nursing shift; predictors; pressure injuries; repositioning