Patient and family perceptions of physical therapy in the medical intensive care unit.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patient and family member perceptions of physical therapy (PT) in the intensive care unit and the factors that influence their degree of satisfaction have not been described.

Methods

A panel of experts developed a questionnaire that assessed patient and family perceptions of PT. Critically ill patients and their family members were asked to complete the survey. Patient and family member scores were compared and stratified by age, sex, and mechanical ventilation for greater than 14 days compared to 14 days or less.

Results

A total of 55 patients and 49 family members completed the survey. Patients and family members reported that PT was necessary and beneficial to recovery, despite associating PT with difficulty, exertion, and discomfort. Patient perceptions we

SUBMITTER: Sottile PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4637256 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature