Publications by authors named "Jenna K Lang"
Article Synopsis
- Activin A is a protein linked to muscle loss, and its levels rise during critical illness; this study aimed to examine how these elevated levels relate to muscle strength and physical function in ICU patients.
- In a study with 36 critically ill participants from two ICUs, higher levels of activin A were found to correlate with poorer performance on a key measure of physical function (the Six-Minute Walk Test) at the time of hospital discharge.
- The results suggest that increased activin A might indicate functional decline in these patients, highlighting the need for further research into its potential role in treatment and muscle health during severe illness.
Background: The provision of early mobilisation to critically ill patients has the potential to improve long term outcomes, but, is complex to deliver. There is minimal literature detailing the training and expertise required to deliver these interventions safely and effectively.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the key elements of a performance standard for assessment of physiotherapists delivering exercise and mobilisation interventions to the critically ill.
Objectives: Significant variability exists in physical rehabilitation modalities and dosage used in the ICU. Our objective was to investigate the effect of physical rehabilitation in ICU on patient outcomes, the impact of task-specific training, and the dose-response profile.
Data Sources: A systematic search of Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and CINAHL plus databases was undertaken on the May 28, 2020.
Objectives: To evaluate the methodological quality and thematic completeness of existing clinical practice guidelines, addressing early mobilization of adults in the ICU.
Data Sources: Systematic review of Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, and grey literature from January 2008 to February 2020.
Study Selection: Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts and then full texts for eligibility.
Purpose: This study investigates whether short-term goal achievement in the early phase of neurological rehabilitation is an accurate indicator of discharge destination in patients with severe disability in comparison to change in scores in the motor domain of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM motor).
Method: A prospective observational cohort study.
Participants: A consecutive sample of 53 patients admitted to rehabilitation with a neurological diagnosis and FIM motor score below 47.