Abstract

Patients who are discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU; termed ICU survivors) often experience persistent physical impairment. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of a self-managed, music-guided exercise intervention on physical outcomes and adherence rates among ICU survivors. A randomized controlled design was used. Following ICU discharge, participants admitted to the ICU for at least 5 days were randomly assigned to a music group ( n = 13) or an active control group ( n = 13). Activity counts were measured using an Actiwatch, and the physical health score was measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System global health subscale. Adherence to exercise was documented daily. Independent t -tests were used for data analysis. Data were analyzed for 26 participants. The mean age was 62.8 ± 13.8 years, 53.8% were male, 65.4% were White, and mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation severity of illness score was 59 ± 23.4. Global health physical scores were significantly higher in the music group than in the active control group. Although not significantly different, music group participants tended to be more active and had higher physical activity and adherence rates compared to those in the active control group. A self-managed, music-guided exercise intervention demonstrated positive benefits on physical outcomes. Future clinical trials with a larger sample size should be conducted to examine the effects of this tailored, cost-effective, innovative, self-managed exercise intervention among ICU survivors.

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