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Evelyn Álvarez1,2, Maricel Garrido3, Felipe Salech4,5
1Departamento de Terapia Ocupacional y Ciencia de la Ocupación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Background:
Experts suggest implementing measures that include analgesia, sedation, delirium prevention and early mobilization (ASDM) in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV) to reduce complications. However, there is limited evidence of occupational therapy in these patients. The aim of the research is to compare functional independence in patients undergoing MV of an intensive and early occupational therapy protocol versus to standard ASDM strategy.
Method/Design:
A prospective, multicenter, randomized clinical trial, with parallel groups (control and intervention groups). Participants will be hospitalized patients, over 18 years of age, admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and with the need of invasive MV. The intervention group will receive two daily 30-minute sessions of occupational therapy for 10 days. This study will research the effect of occupational therapy on functional independence, motor and cognitive status, evaluating at days 28 and 90.
Discussion:
This work contributes to the theoretical and practical work of occupational therapists who work in the ICU. The implementation of protocols of occupational therapy in mechanically ventilated patients can contribute to the independence and functionality of patients.
Conclusion:
Our research aims to contribute to the generation of systematized, organized, and feasible protocols that can be implemented in ICU.
Trial Registration:
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04819529.
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