Factors Associated with Functional Recovery among Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors.

Lauren E FerranteMargaret A PisaniTerrence E MurphyEvelyne A GahbauerLinda S Leo-SummersThomas M Gill

Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2017)

Among older adults who survived an ICU admission with increased disability, pre-ICU hearing and vision impairment were strongly associated with poor functional recovery within 6 months, whereas higher body mass index and functional self-efficacy were associated with recovery. Future research is needed to evaluate whether interventions targeting these factors improve functional outcomes among older ICU survivors.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
young adults
emergency department
physical activity
acute respiratory distress syndrome
current status
cancer therapy
hearing loss