Risk Factors for Physical Function Impairments in Postintensive Care Syndrome: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Survivors of critical illness may experience short- and long-term physical function impairments. This review aimed to identify the risk factors for physical function impairments from the current literature.

Data sources

A systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guideline was performed.

Study selection

The risk factors reported in all human studies reporting physical function impairments in children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) were reviewed and categorized. Two investigators independently screened, evaluated, and selected studies for inclusion. Data from eligible studies were ex

SUBMITTER: Ding M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9249083 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature