International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Sue Berney
Australia
Research Article
Predicting Physical Function and Health Related Quality of Life Following Intensive Care
Author(s): Kimberley Haines, Sue Berney, Stephen Warrillow and Linda DenehyKimberley Haines, Sue Berney, Stephen Warrillow and Linda Denehy
Objective: This study investigated how well the Functional Comorbity Index (FCI) predicts patient reported physical function compared with objective physical function measures, return to home and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of survivors of a general intensive care unit (ICU) cohort at 12 months post ICU discharge. This study also investigated how well ICU physiotherapists and physicians predict mortality, return to home and HRQoL of survivors at 12 months post ICU discharge. Design: Prospective observational cohort study nested within a larger trial. FCI calculated at ICU admission and compared with patient reported physical function (SF36 version 2 Physical Component Score) and objective physical function measures (Six-Minute Walk Test, Timed Up and Go) at 12 months. ICU clinicians completed a four-item questionnaire at patient discharge from ICU predicting mortality, retu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000180