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Effect of Physiotherapy Methods on Functional and Respiratory Outcomes in ICU Patients With Respiratory Failure
Sponsor: Laura Rutkauskienė
Summary
The aim of the biomedical study is to assess the changes in functional and qualitative indicators of critically ill patients with respiratory failure by applying different physiotherapy methods. By conducting this study and developing the "Physiotherapy Protocol for Critically Ill Patients Treated in the ICU," physiotherapists worldwide could be encouraged to work using a unified and adapted method. It is expected that the results, conclusions, and practical clinical recommendations derived from this study will be beneficial not only for rehabilitation specialists and intensivists in Lithuania but also for medical professionals working with respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 patients, at various stages of their treatment and consultation. Implementing an appropriate physiotherapy procedure protocol is anticipated to bring economic benefits, as early physiotherapy is safe and can reduce the incidence of delirium, decrease the duration of patient sedation, shorten the number of days on mechanical ventilation, and minimize hospital stay duration. Additionally, it aims to restore or improve patients' functional and independence levels, help prevent ICU-acquired weakness, and can be easily implemented in intensive care units.
Official title: Changes in Functional and Qualitative Indicators of Critically Ill Patients With Respiratory Failure Using Different Physiotherapy Methods
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2023-09-30
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2025-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Active Physiotherapy
Involves patient-driven exercises such as verticalization, sitting on the edge of the bed, and active breathing exercises.
Passive Physiotherapy
Employs methods like passive movements and electrostimulation of the diaphragm, providing therapeutic benefits without requiring active patient engagement.
Locations (1)
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Kaunas, Lithuania