Table 2.
Knowledge of potential benefits of early mobilization in the ICU by level of training
Instrument item: | N, (% disagree) |
---|---|
Range of motion is sufficient to maintain muscle strength in the ICU | 85 (71) |
Physician respondents: | |
IM intern (n = 34) | 21 (63) |
IM senior (n = 32) | 20 (63) |
PCCM fellow (n = 11) | 10 (91) |
PCCM attending (n = 12) | 10 (83) |
Level of training not identified (n = 2) | 0 (0) |
MICU nurse respondents: | |
≥ 5 years of experience (n = 12) | 9 (75) |
< 5 years of experience (n = 5) | 4 (80) |
Physical therapy respondents: | |
≥ 5 years of experience (n = 10) | 9 (90) |
< 5 years of experience (n = 2) | 2 (100) |
N, (% agree) | |
Early mobilization reduces duration of mechanical ventilation | 84 (70) |
Physician respondents: | |
IM intern (n = 34) | 25 (74) |
IM senior (n = 32) | 19 (59) |
PCCM fellow (n = 11) | 7 (64) |
PCCM attending (n = 12) | 12 (100) |
Level of training not indicated (n = 2) | 1 (50) |
MICU nurse respondents: | |
≥ 5 years of experience (n = 12) | 7 (58) |
< 5 years of experience (n = 5) | 3 (60) |
Physical therapy respondents: | |
≥ 5 years of experience (n = 10) | 9 (90) |
< 5 years of experience (n = 2) | 1 (50) |