Background Early mobilisation is beneficial to minimise complications and promote the
recovery and physical function of critically ill adult patients. An interprofessional team …

Physiotherapists improve movement and function for people who experience challenges
from aging, injury, illness, or the environment. They promote physical, psychological …

Abstract Background The existing United Kingdom (UK) allied health professional (AHP)
workforce in critical care does not meet national standards, with widespread variation in the …

Background The ABCDE bundle is a set of evidence‐based practices to systematically
reduce the risks of sedation, delirium, and immobility in intensive care patients …

Background Tracheostomy is a strategy often employed in patients requiring prolonged
intubation in ICU settings. Evidence suggests that earlier tracheostomy and early active …

Aim To understand the status quo of multiprofessional and multidisciplinary collaboration for
early mobilization of mechanically ventilated patients in Chinese ICUs and identify any …

Improvement projects (IPs) are a fundamental element in any quality management system
from any organization. In Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), IPs are constantly …

Objective Limited data exist on the quantification of activity levels and functional status in
critically ill patients as they transition from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the wards and …

Methods: qualitative study with a focus group session with six nurses, specialists in
rehabilitation nursing, who have roles in the intensive care of three hospitals. The …

Aims To describe prevalence and time to mobilisation in intensive care unit patients defined
as a minimum sitting in an upright position in bed, and evaluate the impact of a multifaceted …