ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Long-term recovery of sensorimotor functions and prediction of participation in survivors of critical illness: a prospective cohort study
Authors' conclusion
We observed significant improvements in sensorimotor function, albeit with lingering deficits in sensation, strength, balance, dexterity and participation. Sensorimotor functions at rehabilitation start have limited explanatory power in predicting participation 1.5 years after disease onset.
Study context
- Population
- Survivors of critical illness mechanically ventilated ≥ 5 days on the ICU and admitted with weakness to neurorehabilitationmedian age 63 (54–73) years
- Participants
- 250 survivors
- Outcome
- Long-term sensorimotor recovery (sensation, muscle strength, balance, walking, dexterity) and participation in daily life (Reintegration to Normal Living Index)
- Follow-up
- 1.5 years after illness onset
Methodological detailssingle-centre
- Single-centre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Good participation (≥ 75%) achieved 1.5 years after critical illness onset
60.2%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Prediction of participation by sensorimotor assessments at rehabilitation admission (Mini-BESTest, Box-and-Block-Test, Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand-Test, Medical Research Council score)
- Predictive model R2
- 0.157
- P
- P < 0.001
Extended regression model (depression, duration of mechanical ventilation, cognitive function, Mini-BESTest, comorbidities, sex, cerebral lesion)
- Model R2
- 0.357
- P
- P < 0.001
Original publication
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