Associations Between Inactivity and Cognitive Function in Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors

CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of daytime activity versus nighttime activity was considerably low, indicating severe alterations in the rest/activity cycle. Higher daytime-to-nighttime activity ratios were associated with better executive function scores, suggesting that assessment of daytime activity could identify at-risk older ICU survivors during the early post-ICU transition period. Promotion of daytime activity and nighttime sleep may accelerate recovery and improve cognitive function.PMID:38059708 | DOI:10.1097/DCC.0000000000000613
Source: Dimensions in Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research