Effectiveness and Safety of an Early Mobilization Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Effectiveness and Safety of an Early Mobilization Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an early rehabilitation program in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Half of the participants will receive intensive and frequent an early mobilization program and others will receive conservative mobilization program.

The 14 early rehabilitation sessions(10=physical therapy, 4=occupational therapy) occurred per week over a 2-week period (excluding weekends) in the early rehabilitation group for 15 minutes each. The control group received 2 sessions(physical therapy) per week over a 2-week period for 10 minutes each.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children admitted to the PICU due to critical illness
• Children aged 1-18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Increased intracranial pressure(ICP)
• History of brain surgery
• Children with fracture
• Admitted to the participating PICU ≤ 3 days
• Children with suspected brain death