Contractures are a frequent consequence of burn injuries, yet our knowledge of associated
risk factors is limited. This paper provides an extensive review of relevant literature from both …

Abstract This Clinical Practice Guideline addresses early mobilization and rehabilitation
(EMR) of critically ill adult burn patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. We defined …

Disclosure Statement: The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not
reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center/Joint Base San Antonio …

Background The Barthel Index, originally developed and validated to assess activities of
daily living in patients with neuromuscular disorders, is commonly used in research and …

Objective To determine the effect of early mobilization (EM) in trauma patients admitted to
the ICU. Outcomes of interest included mortality, hospital and ICU length of stay (LOS), and …

Background Joint contracture is the major clinical complication in burn patients, especially,
the severe burn patients. This study aimed to investigate the number and severity of joint …

Purpose Patients with burn usually undergo prolonged hospitalization due partially to the
treatment of wounds and scars. Although the benefits of early mobilization are well-known in …

Objectives Exercise training during the acute phase of burns is difficult to implement but
offers potential benefits. This multicenter trial explored the effects of an exercise program on …

BACKGROUND: Brain plasticity evoked by environmental enrichment through early
mobilization may improve sensorimotor functions of patients with moderate-to-severe …

Background Complex challenges face clinicians managing critically ill patients with burns,
particularly in the context of enhancing outcomes after a stay in ICU. Compounding this, a …