Musculoskeletal health state and physical function of intensive care unit survivors: protocol for a UK multicentre prospective cohort study (the MSK-ICU study).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Survivors of critical illness frequently experience long-term physical impairment, decreased health-related quality of life and low rates of return to employment. There has been limited investigation of the underlying problems affecting physical function post-intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions may be complex in presentation, with ICU survivors potentially at greater risk of their development due to the rapid muscle mass loss seen in ICU. The MSK health state of ICU survivors and its impact on physical function remain largely unknown. The aim of the MSK-ICU study is to determine and characterise the MSK health state of ICU survivors 6 months following admission to ICU, in order to inform development of targeted rehabilitation intervent

SUBMITTER: Gustafson O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9896246 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature