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Surviving critical illness: what is next? An expert consensus statement on physical rehabilitation after hospital discharge

Overview of attention for article published in Critical Care, October 2016
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Title
Surviving critical illness: what is next? An expert consensus statement on physical rehabilitation after hospital discharge
Published in
Critical Care, October 2016
DOI 10.1186/s13054-016-1508-x
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M. E. Major, R. Kwakman, M. E. Kho, B. Connolly, D. McWilliams, L. Denehy, S. Hanekom, S. Patman, R. Gosselink, C. Jones, F. Nollet, D. M. Needham, R. H. H. Engelbert, M. van der Schaaf

Abstract

The study objective was to obtain consensus on physical therapy (PT) in the rehabilitation of critical illness survivors after hospital discharge. Research questions were: what are PT goals, what are recommended measurement tools, and what constitutes an optimal PT intervention for survivors of critical illness? A Delphi consensus study was conducted. Panelists were included based on relevant fields of expertise, years of clinical experience, and publication record. A literature review determined five themes, forming the basis for Delphi round one, which was aimed at generating ideas. Statements were drafted and ranked on a 5-point Likert scale in two additional rounds with the objective to reach consensus. Results were expressed as median and semi-interquartile range, with the consensus threshold set at ≤0.5. Ten internationally established researchers and clinicians participated in this Delphi panel, with a response rate of 80 %, 100 %, and 100 % across three rounds. Consensus was reached on 88.5 % of the statements, resulting in a framework for PT after hospital discharge. Essential handover information should include information on 15 parameters. A core set of outcomes should test exercise capacity, skeletal muscle strength, function in activities of daily living, mobility, quality of life, and pain. PT interventions should include functional exercises, circuit and endurance training, strengthening exercises for limb and respiratory muscles, education on recovery, and a nutritional component. Screening tools to identify impairments in other health domains and referral to specialists are proposed. A consensus-based framework for optimal PT after hospital discharge is proposed. Future research should focus on feasibility testing of this framework, developing risk stratification tools and validating core outcome measures for ICU survivors.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Brazil 2 <1%
Portugal 1 <1%
Netherlands 1 <1%
Unknown 313 99%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 47 15%
Researcher 38 12%
Student > Bachelor 37 12%
Student > Ph. D. Student 32 10%
Other 21 7%
Other 62 20%
Unknown 80 25%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 90 28%
Nursing and Health Professions 82 26%
Social Sciences 12 4%
Sports and Recreations 7 2%
Psychology 7 2%
Other 23 7%
Unknown 96 30%
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