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

CONCLUSIONS: The ability to step transfer to a chair (MMS ≥5) before ICU discharge was independently associated with discharge to usual residence and hospital LOS, irrespective of preadmission morbidity. Increasing the level of patient mobility at ICU discharge should be a key focus of rehabilitation interventions.PMID:38293804 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310186

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - January 31, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rebekah Haylett Jonathan Grant Mark A Williams Owen Gustafson Source Type: research