Abstract:
BACKGROUND Acute neuromuscular weakness in critically sick patients has been associated to an increase in ICU readmissions, a greater risk of institutionalization, worse long-term physical performance, and a lower health-related quality of life. OBJECTIVE Patients who survive ICU stay often suffer by exhaustion, weakness, and reduced functional status. The purpose of this survey was to figure out if physical therapy for inpatient was suitable for individuals recovering from serious illness. METHODS This was cross-sectional research that asked about physical therapist staffing and availability for intensive care unit patients, as well as physical therapy use in 6 patients situations requiring intensive care unit admission and mechanical ventilation. The survey was carried out online, and the results were analyzed using SPSS 20.0. RESULTS The survey received 273 responses from physical therapists. Before beginning PT for ICU patients, most hospitals (98 percent) require a physician consultation. Only 3% of institutions have established criteria for initiating physical therapy in the ICU. When compared to academic hospitals, clinical hospitals did not provide weekend PT (p=0.03). Depending on the clinical situation, the frequency of regular PT engagement varies (highest 89 percent after CVA, lowest 46 percent myocardial infarction, p 0.001). CONCLUSION According to the study's findings, patients hospitalised to intensive care units (ICUs) for rehabilitation from serious illness get physical therapy on a regular basis. However, the frequency and kind of PT may vary greatly depending on the institution and clinical conditions.
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5-8
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DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Year: 2021
Keywords:
Physical therapy
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Intensive Care Units
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Rehabilitation
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in patient physiotherapy