Are physical measures related to patient-centred outcomes in ARDS survivors?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To inform selection of physical measures for studies of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) survivors within 12 months of ARDS.

Methods

Secondary analysis of data from 6-month survivors participating in a US multicentre prospective study (ARDSNet Long-Term Outcome Study, N=134) or a multisite prospective study in Baltimore, Maryland, USA (Improving Care of Acute Lung Injury Patients, N=99). Physical measures, assessed at 6-month follow-up, were categorised according to the WHO's International Classification of Disability and Health: body functions and structures, activity and participation. Patient-centred outcomes were evaluated at 6 and 12 months: survival, hospitalisation, alive at home status and health-related quality of life. Pearson correlation, linea

SUBMITTER: Chan KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6888961 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature