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

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...

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Main Authors: Taciana Guterres de Carvalho, Andréa Lucia Gonçalves Silva, Maria Luiza Santos, Janaína Schäfer, Laura Severo Cunha, Laura Jurema Santos
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul 2013-07-01
Series:Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção
Online Access:https://online.unisc.br/seer/index.php/epidemiologia/article/view/3327