Physical therapy in the intensive care unit: A cross-sectional study of three Asian countries.

Mary Audrey Domingo ViloriaShin-Da LeeTetsuya Takahashi Yu-Jung Cheng

Published in: PloS one (2023)

The differences in the health-care system between Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan were related to differences in the compliance with internationally recommended PT practice standards in the ICU, differences in the type of PT intervention prioritized, and the challenges encountered in ICU PT service delivery.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
mechanical ventilation
mental health
primary care
risk factors