Post-intensive care syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Physical therapy intervention by professional specialized in care for patients post-critical illness, when needed in combination with a nutritional intervention. The program is individually tailored a
Sponsors
Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, department of Rehabilitation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients, 48 hours mechanical ventilation / ICU admission in Amsterdam region hospitals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive impairments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an individualized PT program for patients post-critical illness, who are discharged home, in the Amsterdam region | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Respiratory muscle strength, overall muscle strength, aerobic capacity, quality of life, health care usage, return to work | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMel Major
Amsterdam UMC, AMC, department of rehabilitation. Principal investigator: Dr. Marike van der Schaaf, m.vanderschaaf@amsterdamumc.nl / Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed