Assessment of functional status in the ICU: instruments used in Brazilian settings

Abstract Introduction: Physical function impairment is a significant concern for patients who survive their intensive care unit (ICU) stay, due to its impact on the patient’s independence and functional status. In this context, the choice of a suitable instrument for the assessing functional status...

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Main Authors: Luiza Martins Faria, Sayonara de Fátima Faria Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora Champagnat
Series:Fisioterapia em Movimento
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-51502017000100187&lng=en&tlng=en