Avaliation between precocious out of bed in the intensive care unit and functionality after discharge: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Taciana Guterres de Carvalho (Author), Andréa Lucia Gonçalves Silva (Author), Maria Luiza Santos (Author), Janaína Schäfer (Author), Laura Severo Cunha (Author), Laura Jurema Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, 2013-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Backgound and Objectives: The incidence of complications arising from the deleterious effects of immobility in the intensive care unit contributes to functional decline, increased length of hospital stay and reduced functionality. Physical therapy is able to promote recovery and preservation of func...