Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To expedite recovery of ICU patients through early mobilisation. Early mobilisation is feasible, safe, and improves patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Rehabilitative Care, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay
About this Content
Aims
To expedite recovery of ICU patients through early mobilisation.
Background
Paradigm shift from bed rest to early mobilisation for ICU patients.
Methods
Implemented progressive mobilisation for patients across ICU specialties, enabling out-of-bed activities led by physiotherapists and nurses.
Results
Reduced ICU length of stay by 4.5 days.
Conclusion
Early mobilisation is feasible, safe, and improves patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Effective teamwork and training are crucial for successful programme execution.
Additional Information
Presented at APAC Forums and other notable events.
Keywords
ICU, Early Mobilisation, Physiotherapy-Led
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Jaclyn Tan Ee Chen, Tan Yi Fang, Adeline Chi Hui Jia, Shilin Lim Si Min, Koe Zi Yi, Audrey Lee Jia Yi |
Project Member(s) | Wong Yu Lin |
Connect with this contributor!
Jaclyn Tan Ee Chen - ee_chen_tan@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_579_TTSH_Physiotherapy_Early_Mobility_in_the_Intensive_Care_Unit.pdf