Does the implementation of a Specialist Critical Care step-down Physiotherapy service improve functional outcomes and length of stay compared to standard ward-based Physiotherapy in patients discharged from critical care?
Abstract
Specialist critical care step-down physiotherapy services may offer benefits in improving functional outcomes and reducing hospital stays, but evidence from high-quality studies specifically testing this intervention remains limited.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026