Publications by authors named "Yoshimi Kawahara"
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- * In a controlled trial with 180 ICU patients, those receiving vibration therapy showed a significant improvement in their ability to move from lying down to sitting, but overall functional status scores at discharge were similar to the control group.
- * Vital signs remained stable during the therapy, and some subgroups (like those with a higher body mass index) showed better functional scores, suggesting that vibration therapy might be more beneficial for specific patient populations.
Objectives: To investigate the impact of oral care on thirst perception and dry mouth assessments.
Research Design: Single-centre observational study.
Setting: Intensive care unit in a university hospital.
Introduction: Vibration therapy has been used as an additional approach in passive rehabilitation. Recently, it has been demonstrated to be feasible and safe for critically ill patients, whose muscle weakness and intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness are serious problems. However, the effectiveness of vibration therapy in this population is unclear.
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