This study investigates the prevalence of acute rehabilitation practices among children in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs).
Children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger who have been admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for at least 72 hours as of 9:00 AM on the predefined study date at participating hospitals.
No exclusion criteria. All eligible patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be included to comprehensively assess the real-world prevalence of acute rehabilitation practices and associated barriers in pediatric intensive care units.
The study population includes critically ill children and adolescents aged 18 years or younger who are admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) at participating hospitals in South Korea. Patients who have been hospitalized in the PICU for at least 72 hours as of 9:00 AM on predefined study dates will be included. All eligible patients at each study time point will be included to reflect real-world clinical practice in pediatric critical care.
Other
Prospective
Acute Rehabilitation (Observed Practice)
Other interventionThis study does not assign any interventions. It observes routine clinical practices of acute rehabilitation provided to children in pediatric intensive care units as part of standard care.
Proportion of Participants Who Received Acute Rehabilitation
Prevalence is defined as the proportion of eligible children in the pediatric intensive care unit who received at least one session of physical therapy or occupational therapy within the 24 hours preceding each study assessment point.
Number of Acute Rehabilitation Sessions per Participant
The number of physical therapy or occupational therapy sessions delivered to eligible children within the 24 hours preceding each assessment point.
Number of Participants by Type of Rehabilitation Intervention
The types of rehabilitation interventions delivered within the 24 hours preceding each assessment point, including passive exercise, active exercise, positioning, mobility training, and occupational therapy interventions.
Proportion of sessions Involving Assistive Devices
The proportion of rehabilitation sessions involving assistive devices or equipment during the 24 hours preceding each assessment point.
Number of Sessions by Delivery Method
The types of rehabilitation delivery methods used within the 24 hours preceding each assessment point, including bedside therapy, in-room mobilization, and therapist-assisted mobility interventions.
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Samsung Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborator
