Anastasia Newman, MSc(PT), MSc(RS), PhD
McMaster University; Hamilton, ON
Session Description
Prolonged admissions to critical care are associated with the development of several complications, including physical deconditioning, fatigue, loss of functional independence, and decreased quality of life. The early initiation of physical rehabilitation in critical care may help mitigate some of the iatrogenic effects of protracted immobilization and medical management received in the intensive care unit. Over the last several decades, the evidence supporting the early initiation of rehabilitation has been conflicting, leading to challenges with clinical implementation of the evidence. This presentation will explore the historical perspective of early mobilization literature, review the growing body of early rehabilitation research, discuss the challenges in interpreting conflicting results, and highlight knowledge gaps that may inform future research.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Summarize the current evidence on the role of early rehabilitation in critical care
- Apply the outcomes from the current research landscape to support the safety, feasibility, efficacy, and sustainability of early mobilization in critical care
- Identify evidentiary gaps in knowledge and future directions for critical care rehabilitation research
CanMEDS Roles: Collaborator
