Evidence · Research paper
Development and Implementation of Pediatric ICU-based Mobility Guidelines: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
- Care and rehabilitation
- Early mobilisation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Professional practice
- Sedation
- Sedation and analgesia
Summary
A single-centre quality improvement project describing multidisciplinary development and implementation of PICU-based early mobility guidelines for critically ill children. Outcomes compared physical and occupational therapy utilisation and functional status scale scores before and after implementation, alongside barriers and adverse events. Implementation markedly increased early PT/OT consultation but did not increase the number of treatment sessions because of frequent deferrals. The authors highlight the need to address practical barriers to mobilisation in PICU.
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