ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Which factors are associated with acquired weakness in the ICU? An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Authors' conclusion
Multiple risk factors associated with ICUAW were identified, warranting consideration in prevention and treatment strategies.
Study context
- Population
- Critically ill patients in the ICU (risk factors for ICU-acquired weakness)18 systematic reviews
- Outcome
- Risk factors for ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW), modifiable and nonmodifiable
Methodological detailsoverlap analysis (corrected covered area), risk of bias assessment, Six databases searched; two pairs of reviewers selected reviews by predefined criteria; results qualitatively summarized
- Overlap analysis (corrected covered area)
- Risk of bias assessment
- Six databases searched; two pairs of reviewers selected reviews by predefined criteria; results qualitatively summarized
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Risk factors for ICUAW
Risk factors for intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) identified
24
Factors with meta-analyses
15
Further pooled results
Risk of bias of included reviews
- Low risk of bias
- 12
- Unclear
- 4
- High risk of bias
- 2
Overlap (corrected covered area index)
- Extent of overlap range
- 0 to 23%
Original publication
Which factors are associated with acquired weakness in the ICU? An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. J Intensive Care. Published 5 September 2024. doi:10.
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