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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Rehabilitation
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Mobilization interventions are recommended for critically ill patients, but real-world effectiveness remains unclear.
  • Previous small trials suggest benefits, yet large-scale data on multifaceted approaches are limited.
  • Evaluating low-cost, systematic interventions is crucial for improving patient recovery in intensive care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness and safety of a multifaceted mobilization intervention in diverse intensive care units (ICUs).
  • To determine the impact of the intervention on patient mobility and functional outcomes.
  • To identify potential mediators of the intervention's effect on patient recovery.

Main Methods:

  • A stepped-wedge cluster-randomized trial involving 12 ICUs with varied patient populations.
  • Intervention included daily mobilization goals, interprofessional communication, and performance feedback.
  • Primary sample: mechanically ventilated patients (>=48 hours) ambulatory before admission; Secondary sample: all ICU patients (>=48 hours).

Main Results:

  • The intervention did not significantly improve the primary outcome of maximal mobility score (ICU Mobility Scale).
  • Significantly more patients in the intervention group achieved the ability to stand before ICU discharge (OR, 1.48; P=0.04).
  • Physical therapy frequency mediated 90.1% of the intervention's effect on standing ability; ICU mortality and safety outcomes were similar.

Conclusions:

  • A low-cost, multifaceted mobilization intervention is safe and improves the odds of patients standing before ICU discharge.
  • While overall mobility did not improve, the intervention shows promise for functional recovery.
  • The findings support the integration of structured mobilization protocols in critical care settings.