Progressive mobility program and technology to increase the level of physical activity and its benefits in respiratory, muscular system, and functionality of ICU patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Enhanced mobility in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) could minimize the negative effects of critical illness, such as declines in cognitive, muscular, respiratory, and functional capacity. We aim to compare the functional status at ICU discharge of patients who underwent a progress...

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Main Authors: Debora Stripari Schujmann, Adriana Claudia Lunardi, Carolina Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2641-4