We conducted a quality improvement project aimed at increasing the frequency of
mobilisation in our ICU. We designed a four-part quality improvement project comprising: an …

Purpose: Whilst early progressive mobilization is known to be safe and beneficial for
patients in an intensive care unit (ICU), barriers still exist to its implementation. As part of a …

Objectives To determine the barriers and facilitators of early mobilisation in the Intensive
Care Unit. Background It is well established that mobilising critically ill patients has many …

Purpose Mobilisation is a common intervention in Intensive Care (ICU). However, few
studies have explored the relationship between mobility levels and outcomes. This study …

Introduction Mobilisation of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is an area of growing
research. Currently, there is little data on baseline mobilisation practises and the barriers to …

Objectives: To develop a comprehensive set of items describing physiotherapy mobilisation
practices for critically ill patients, and to document current practices in intensive care units in …

Purpose: Early mobilization in the intensive care unit (ICU) can improve patient outcomes
but has perceived barriers to implementation. As part of an ongoing structured quality …

Introduction Mobilising mechanically ventilated patients is safe and beneficial and improves
outcomes. However, early mobilisation is not widely practiced and barriers to its …

BACKGROUND: ICU immobility can contribute to physical deconditioning, increased ICU
and hospital length of stay and complications post discharge. Despite evidence of the …

Purpose: Growing evidence suggests that early mobilization benefits intensive care unit
(ICU) patients. However, national practices and the culture of individual ICUs influence …