Evaluating Physical Functioning in Survivors of Critical Illness: Development of a New Continuum Measure for Acute Care*

Autor: Geetha Kayambu, Selina M Parry, Sandy Clarke, Diana Sani, Claire E. Baldwin, Linda Denehy, Catherine L Granger, Laura D. Knight, Peter E. Morris, Zudin Puthucheary, Vinicius Zacarias Maldaner da Silva, Pimsiri Phongpagdi
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Critical Care Medicine. 48:1427-1435
ISSN: 0090-3493
Popis: Objectives Evaluation of physical functioning is central to patient recovery from critical illness-it may enable the ability to determine recovery trajectories, evaluate rehabilitation efficacy, and predict individuals at highest risk of ongoing disability. The Physical Function in ICU Test-scored is one of four recommended physical functioning tools for use within the ICU; however, its utility outside the ICU is poorly understood. The De Morton Mobility Index is a common geriatric mobility tool, which has had limited evaluation in the ICU population. For the field to be able to track physical functioning recovery, we need a measurement tool that can be used in the ICU and post-ICU setting to accurately measure physical recovery. Therefore, this study sought to: 1) examine the clinimetric properties of two measures (Physical Function in ICU Test-scored and De Morton Mobility Index) and 2) transform these measures into a single measure for use across the acute care continuum. Design Clinimetric analysis. Setting Multicenter study across four hospitals in three countries (Australia, Singapore, and Brazil). Patients One hundred fifty-one ICU patients. Interventions None. Measurements and main results Physical function tests (Physical Function in ICU Test-scored and De Morton Mobility Index) were assessed at ICU awakening, ICU, and hospital discharge. A significant floor effect was observed for the De Morton Mobility Index at awakening (23%) and minimal ceiling effects across all time points (5-12%). Minimal floor effects were observed for the Physical Function in ICU Test-scored across all time points (1-7%) and a significant ceiling effect for Physical Function in ICU Test-scored at hospital discharge (27%). Both measures had strong concurrent validity, responsiveness, and were predictive of home discharge. A new measure was developed using Rasch analytical principles, which involves 10 items (scored out of 19) with minimal floor/ceiling effects. Conclusions Limitations exist for Physical Function in ICU Test-scored and De Morton Mobility Index when used in isolation. A new single measure was developed for use across the acute care continuum.
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