Factors associated with functional decline in an intensive care unit: a prospective study on the level of physical activity and clinical factors.

Débora Stripari SchujmannTamires Teixeira GomesAdriana Cláudia Lunardi Carolina Fu

Published in: Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva (2022)

Age and time spent in inactivity during intensive care unit stay are associated with functional status decline. On the other hand, performing light activities seems to preserve the functional status of patients.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
physical activity
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
mechanical ventilation
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
sleep quality
patient reported