Mobilization practices in the ICU: A nationwide 1-day point- prevalence study in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobilization of critically ill patients is safe and may improve functional outcomes. However, the prevalence of mobilization activities of ICU patients in Brazil is unknown.

Methods

A one-day point prevalence prospective study with a 24-hour follow-up period was conducted in Brazil. Demographic data, ICU characteristics, prevalence of mobilization activities, level of patients' mobilization, and main reasons for not mobilizing patients were collected for all adult patients with more than 24hs of ICU stay in the 26 participating ICUs. Mobilization activity was defined as any exercise performed during ICU stay.

Results

In total, 358 patients were included in this study. Mobilization activities were performed in 87.4% of patients. Patients received mobilizatio

SUBMITTER: Timenetsky KT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7117707 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature