The optimal dose of mobilisation therapy in the ICU: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess the impact of duration of early mobilisation on survivors of critical illness. The hypothesis was that interventions lasting over 40 min, as per the German guideline, positively affect the functional status at ICU discharge.

Methods

Prospective single-centre cohort study conducted in two ICUs in Germany. In 684 critically ill patients surviving an ICU stay > 24 h, out-of-bed mobilisation of more than 40 min was evaluated.

Results

Daily mobilisation ≥ 40 min was identified as an independent predictor of an improved functional status upon ICU discharge. This effect on the primary outcome measure, change of Mobility-Barthel until ICU discharge, was observed in three different models for baseline patient characteristics (average treat

SUBMITTER: Lorenz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10658796 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature