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ICUsteps is run by ex-patients, relatives and intensive care staff to support patients and families through the long road to recovery from critical illness.
United Kingdom
Joined February 2011
#MyRehabGoals for #ICURehabDay25 Recovery from critical illness can take up to 18 months. People need support and rehabilitation to enable them to thrive after critical illness, not just survive. Goal setting is crucial in rehabilitation. https://t.co/lJ5ZSQFKP4
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🔍 Preexisting immune status may be a key factor of sepsis subphenotypes. ✅ Read the complete research in Critical Care Medicine: https://t.co/2GVWCFbG2I
#CritCareMed #SCCM @SCCM
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Why are Stoma Friendly Toilets so important?. Watch our video on why Stoma Friendly Toilets matter: https://t.co/t2pY87rRx4 and get involved: https://t.co/r0LevsnDBS
#stoma #colostomy #urostomy #ileostomy #stomaaware #colostomyuk #stomafriendly
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The intensive care medicine research agenda for the management of ICU acquired weakness: a multinational, interprofessional perspective https://t.co/qpdcAN0IAq
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
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Post-Hospitalisation COVID-19 Rehabilitation (PHOSP-R): a randomised controlled trial of exercise-based rehabilitation https://t.co/oPBJJWZkEq
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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"The best way to combat this feeling of helplessness is to do what I can, when I can, for as long as I can, the best way I can. This is synonymous for unconditional love." #Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth #quote
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As the year draws to a close, Professor @LucyChappell2, NIHR CEO and @DHSCgovuk Chief Scientific Adviser, reflects on the importance of bolstering science and research in the UK and forging strong collaboration and links across the 4 nations. Read the latest blog ⬇️
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Registration for the Annual Hospital Activity and Mobility Conference is open! Check out our conference website to explore our registration options. Use code AMPHoliday26 for 25% off registration! https://t.co/jsKvUReWn2
#patientmobility #patientsafety #icurehab #hospital
hopkinsmedicine.org
Join us to learn the Johns Hopkins approach to promoting the culture of activity and mobility in your hospital.
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Effects of a multicomponent sleep enhancement protocol on delirium incidence in elderly critically ill surgical patients: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/FIB1aD86qn
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
link.springer.com
Journal of Intensive Care - Sleep disturbances are common in critically ill patients and increase delirium risk, leading to worse outcomes. Non-pharmacologic sleep interventions show mixed results,...
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A comprehensive evidence-based intervention programme significantly reduces intensive care unit-acquired weakness and improves functional recovery: a retrospective analysis https://t.co/sgoEVhJEV3
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
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Effects, Feasibility, and Safety of an Early Mobilization Protocol With Immersive Virtual Reality for Dyspnea in Patients With Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure: The MOVE Randomized Clinical Trial https://t.co/STXbb6R9Pz
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Early mobilization with or without VR was feasible and safe in ICU patients with ADHF. VR did not significantly reduce dyspnea, but adherence challenges limited protocol completion. These findings...
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People with Alzheimer's disease may have difficulty communicating. Talking about what someone wants or needs can be challenging. Check out these tips to help you communicate better. https://t.co/5Ydg5fXKeU MT @NIHAging
#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving
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Our free Helpline is a lifeline for families affected by #dementia, including during the festive season. 📞 But we can only keep it going with your help. Donate today so that no one faces dementia alone: https://t.co/YtLeaBSVjt
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Digital technology has the potential to transform healthcare services. But will the system be able to realise this potential if it hasn’t got the basics right? Mark Patterson gives his take in the latest in our Thinking Out Loud series. Learn more: https://t.co/5nJUdw9iLj
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Our Theme Lead, Professor Manish Pareek, has contributed to a parliamentary roundtable on NHS staff retention, sharing evidence from the I-CARE study on supporting a diverse NHS workforce. @UKREACHStudy @ucl @uniofleicester @EthnicHealthRes Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/ohd56JXOEs
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk
A researcher from the NIHR ARC East Midlands recently took part in a parliamentary roundtable at Westminster focused on strategies to improve NHS s
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🌍 Sunday Advent Reading Challenge Under the Weather? The Hidden Impact of Climate Change on Childhood Critical Illness 🔗 https://t.co/8I4YwXMHVd ☕ Perfect for a quiet Advent pause. #SundayAdventChallenge
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What happens when the “family” in family-centred care is missing? 👤🏥 Family presence is often assumed in ICU care, yet some patients have little or no family involvement, raising questions about the nurse’s role as advocate. 🔗 https://t.co/8Vjt9vDIut
#NursingEthics
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Treatment Fidelity in a Multi-Centre Study of Early Physical Rehabilitation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Secondary Analysis of the CYCLE Pilot RCT https://t.co/aQxfnahw6h
#icurehab #A2Fbundle
utppublishing.com
Abstract Purpose: To determine the relationship between patient characteristics and treatment fidelity in adult ICU patients enrolled in the CYCLE Pilot randomized controlled trial. Method: We...
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The development of ICU diaries – From scratch to AI Editorial about Louise Rose's innovative study of implementing e-Diaries https://t.co/ItBTEHe5J3
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Movement As a Sign of Life: Defining and Striving for Mobilization Goals to Pave the Way Out of Crisis https://t.co/91bbvPAA0i
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journals.lww.com
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