Physical Rehabilitation Core Outcomes In Critical illness (PRACTICE): protocol for development of a core outcome set.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing data on physical rehabilitation interventions in critical illness are challenged by outcome heterogeneity that limits data synthesis and translation of research findings into clinical practice. This protocol describes the PRACTICE study to develop a core outcome set (COS) for trials of physical rehabilitation interventions delivered across the continuum of a patient's recovery from the intensive care unit until reintegration in the community following hospital discharge.

Methods

Mixed methods will be used including: systematic reviews of quantitative and qualitative literature; qualitative interviews with patients and caregivers; a modified Delphi consensus process with researcher, clinician and patient/caregiver stakeholder groups; and consensus meetings

SUBMITTER: Connolly B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5970518 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature