The Effects of Physical Therapy-Directed Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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This systematic review and meta-analysis support implementing EM in PICUs to reduce hospital and PICU length of stay, and mechanical ventilation days. This evidence can inform wider adoption of physical therapy-directed EM in PICUs to benefit infants and improve quality healthcare.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

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Published in: Pediatric Physical Therapy

Volume 37, Issue 4, pp. 398-406

DOI: 10.1097/pep.0000000000001222

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The Effects of Physical Therapy-Directed Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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