Background Early mobilisation (EM) in paediatric intensive care units (PICU) is safe and
feasible. Nurses, patients and family caregivers are integral to EM. Understanding their …

ICU acquired weakness (ICU-AW) impacts up to 40% of patients admitted to the ICU, and
can have long lasting effects on ICU survivors. In the last decade, early mobilization (EM) …

Background Physical therapy (PT) is beneficial for critically ill patients, but the extent of its
application in the intensive care unit (ICU) differs between countries. Here, we compared the …

Objectives The objective of this study is to explore patient, relative/carer and clinician
perceptions of barriers to early physical rehabilitation in intensive care units (ICUs) within an …

Background Early mobilization (EM) of intensive care (IC) patients is important but complex
with facilitators and barriers. Compared to general IC patients, burn IC patients are more …

Background Spontaneous awakening trials (SATs), spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs),
delirium assessment/management, early mobility have been termed the ABCDE bundle. The …

Abstract Background and Aim: Most of the complications after heart surgery are related to
immobility. Early mobilization helps prevent these problems from occurring. Despite the …

Early mobility and activity programmes following cardiac surgery are vital for improved
patient outcomes, as they accelerate the recovery of functional capacity and walking …

Early mobility is a form of critical care rehabilitation ranging from in-bed exercise to
ambulation and is known to limit post–intensive-care functional decline. Multiple barriers …

To the Editor: The aim of early pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in the intensive care unit (ICU)
is to reduce the incidence of post-ICU syndrome, increase the number of ventilator-free …