Table 5. Patient strength and functional outcomes.
| ICU Awakening | ICU Discharge | Hospital Discharge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 28a | N = 26b | N = 20c | |
| Muscle Strength | |||
| Medical Research Council (MRC) Sum Score | 47.9 (9.4) | 47.4 (12.9) | 54.1 (5.3) |
| Total score <48, n (%) | 10 (47.6) | 10 (47.6) | 4 (23.5) |
| Hand Grip Strength, median [IQR] kg | 8.8 [3.0 to 16.5] | 10.8 [3.8 to 18.3] | 16.3 [10.2 to 21.5] |
| Knee Extensor Strength (N) | 73.8 (79.1) | 69.9 (72.7) | 73.2 (85.4) |
| Function | |||
| Katz ADL score | 0.32 (0.94) | 0.73 (1.48) | 3.85 (2.30) |
| Functional Status Score for ICU | 15.0 (8.9) | 19.2 (10.7) | 28.7 (8.2) |
| Physical Function Test for ICU-scored | 4.6 (1.7) | 5.3 (2.1) | 7.2 (1.3) |
| 6 Minute Walk Test (metres) | - | 114 (-) | 343 (-) |
This table outlines the strength and function outcomes recorded at ICU awakening, ICU discharge, and hospital discharge. All values are mean (SD) unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations: IQR = interquartile range; ADL = activities of daily living; ICU = intensive care unit.
aSample size for assessments performed at ICU Awakening: MRC Sum Score and MRC total score <48, 21; Hand grip, 22; Knee extensor strength, 14; Katz ADL score, 28; Functional Status Score for ICU, 23; Physical Function Test for ICU, 26; 6 minute walk test, 0.
bSample size for assessments performed at ICU Discharge: MRC Sum Score and MRC total score <48, 21; Hand grip, 22; Knee extensor strength, 19; Katz ADL score, 26; Functional Status Score for ICU, 25; Physical Function Test for ICU, 26; 6 minute walk test, 1.
cSample size for assessments performed at Hospital Discharge: MRC Sum Score, MRC total score <48, and Hand grip, 17; Knee extensor strength, 14; Katz ADL score, 20; Functional Status Score for ICU and Physical Function Test for ICU, 20; 6 minute walk test, 1.