Musculoskeletal Diseases Respiratory
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
MIss LC Tjale
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: • Patients with a negative covid PCR result on ICU admission. • Patients who are haemodynamically stable according to the normal values to measure the heart rate (from 60 bpm to 100 bpm) and blood pressure of a systolic pressure between 90mmHg and 120mmHg and diastolic pressure between 60mmHg and 80mmHg. Patients should not be on any vasopressors. Physiotherapists: • Qualified physiotherapists working in the medical and trauma ICU and HC units • Community service physiotherapists • Physiotherapists who sign consent forms
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients: • Patients who have peripheral neurological fallouts due to trauma or surgery. • Spinal cord injury patients as diagnosed by the doctor Physiotherapists: • Physiotherapy assistants • Physiotherapy students • Physiotherapists who refuse to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional outcomes of the patient in the critical care including the respiratory functions, cough effectiveness, mobility in and out of the bed, balance in sitting and in standing, taking steps and hand grip strength. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physiotherapists perceptions of using the Chelsea Critical care Physical Assessment tool | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactLebogang Tjale
Principal Investigator
Outcome results
None listed