Purpose Prolonged periods of mechanical ventilation are associated with significant
physical and psychosocial adverse effects. Despite increasing evidence supporting early
rehabilitation strategies, uptake and delivery of such interventions in Europe have been
variable. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an early and enhanced
rehabilitation program for mechanically ventilated patients in a large tertiary referral, mixed-
population intensive care unit (ICU). Method A new supportive rehabilitation team was …