The effects of early physiotherapy intervention on patients in intensive care unit: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Mohd Azmi, Alya Basyirah, Kamsan, Siti Salwana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/113370/13/113370_The%20effects%20of%20early%20physiotherapy%20intervention%20on%20patientsThe%20effects%20of%20early%20physiotherapy%20intervention%20on%20patients.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/113370/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/895

Introduction: Patients with a prolonged ICU stay may have several complications such as physical deconditioning and general body weakness which affect their overall quality of life. Physiotherapy intervention upon ICU admission may prevent such complications. Nevertheless, there is no solid conclusi...