Abstract

Background: The NICE Guidelines on Rehabilitation after Critical Illness were published in 2009. They highlight the fragmented care pathway from ICU to hospital discharge. The absence of standards regarding assessment and treatment can result in patients leaving hospital with a number of physical and non-physical morbidities. Studies have shown that survivors of critical illness have increased re-admission rates and higher healthcare utilization costs. Rehabilitation in critical care has been shown to be safe, feasible and may yield clinical benefit.

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