Enhancing rehabilitation of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: A quality improvement project

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Enhancing rehabilitation of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: A quality improvement project

Purpose: Prolonged periods of mechanical ventilation are associated with significant physical and psychosocial adverse effects. Despite increasing evidence supporting early rehabilitation strategies, uptake and delivery of such interventions in Europe have been variable. The objective of this study...

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Main Authors:	McWilliams, D., Weblin, J., Atkins, G., Bion, J., Williams, J., Elliott, Catherine, Whitehouse, T., Snelson, C.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	W.B. Saunders Co. 2015
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/4774

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