Johns Hopkins Study Finds Early Physical Rehabilitation in the ICU Leads to Better Patient Outcomes

Johns Hopkins. US: Novel early physical therapy interventions in the intensive care unit sustained 5 years beyond inception via structured quality improvement process

Timely initiation of physical therapy in intensive care unit improved outcomes via quality improvement processes. Study suggests culture change is sustainable over time and improves quality care. With education, guidelines and removal of barriers, quality improvement can actually work and last, study finds.