Supervised exercise rehabilitation in survivors of critical illness: A randomised controlled trial

Journal of the Intensive Care Society
Ceri BattleHayley Hutchings

Abstract

To investigate the impact of a six-week supervised exercise programme on cardiopulmonary fitness, balance, muscle strength and anxiety and depression in patients who have been discharged home from hospital following an intensive care unit length of stay of greater than 48 h. To investigate patients' perceptions of a six-week supervised exercise programme delivered at three months post hospital discharge. A single centre parallel, randomised controlled trial. Outpatient department of a university teaching hospital in the UK. Sixty adult survivors of critical illness, at three months post-hospital discharge. A six-week individually prescribed and supervised exercise program, with associated advice to home exercise modification. Twice weekly exercise sessions were individualised to participant's functional status and included cardiopulmonary, balance and strengthening exercises. Follow up at seven weeks, six months and 12 months. Six-Minute Walk Test, BERG balance test, grip strength and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. A pre-designed survey was used to explore patient perceptions of the programme. Sixty participants (n = 30 received allocated programme in both control and treatment groups) were randomised. Loss to follow up...Continue Reading

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Feb 28, 2021·Physiotherapy·Victoria A GoodwinSarah E Lamb
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