Rehabilitation levels in patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care requiring invasive ventilation. An observational study

D McWilliams, J Weblin, J Hodson… - Annals of the …, 2021 - atsjournals.org
Rationale: Patients with severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have complex organ
support needs that necessitate prolonged stays in the intensive care unit (ICU), likely to …

Evaluating physical functioning in critical care: considerations for clinical practice and research

SM Parry, M Huang, DM Needham - Critical Care, 2017 - Springer
The evaluation of physical functioning is valuable in the intensive care unit (ICU) to help
inform patient recovery after critical illness, to identify patients who may require rehabilitation …

Mobilisation in the EveNing to prevent and TreAt deLirium (MENTAL): a mixed-methods, randomised controlled feasibility trial

DJ McWilliams, EB King, P Nydahl, JL Darbyshire… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Delirium is common in critically ill patients and associated with longer hospital
stays, increased morbidity and higher healthcare costs. Non-pharmacological interventions …

Safety and feasibility of early mobilization in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage and external ventricular drain

B Young, M Moyer, W Pino, D Kung, E Zager… - Neurocritical Care, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background/objective In November 2014, our Neurointensive Care Unit began a
multi-phased progressive early mobilization initiative for patients with subarachnoid …

[HTML][HTML] Muscle strength and functional outcome after prone positioning in COVID-19 ICU survivors

F Binda, V Rossi, S Gambazza, E Privitera… - Intensive and Critical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the muscle strength and functional level of patients discharged from
intensive care unit (ICU) in relation to the swimmer position as a nurse intervention during …

[HTML][HTML] Outcomes in early mobilisation research in critically ill children: A scoping review

BM Geven, E Ista, JBM van Woensel… - Australian Critical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Early mobilisation in critically ill children is safe and feasible. However, the
effectiveness of early mobilisation on short-and long-term outcomes is understudied. The …

[HTML][HTML] The Sara Combilizer® as an early mobilisation aid for critically ill patients: A prospective before and after study

D McWilliams, G Atkins, J Hodson, C Snelson - Australian Critical Care, 2017 - Elsevier
Background Early mobility within the ICU is associated with a number of positive outcomes
including reductions in ICU and hospital length of stay and better functional recovery. The …

Introducing early and structured rehabilitation in critical care: a quality improvement project

D McWilliams, C Snelson, H Goddard… - Intensive and Critical Care …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives To assess the potential impact of introducing an already established and effective
programme of rehabilitation within a critical care unit in a different organisation. Design …

Functional laryngeal assessment in patients with tracheostomy following COVID-19 a prospective cohort study

C Dawson, P Nankivell, JP Pracy, R Capewell, M Wood… - Dysphagia, 2023 - Springer
To explore laryngeal function of tracheostomised patients with COVID-19 in the acute phase,
to identify ways teams may facilitate and expedite tracheostomy weaning and rehabilitation …

Does the level of mobility on ICU discharge impact post-ICU outcomes? A retrospective analysis

R Haylett, J Grant, MA Williams… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Mobilisation is a common intervention in Intensive Care (ICU). However, few
studies have explored the relationship between mobility levels and outcomes. This study …