Updates in Person-Centered Rehabilitation for Critically Ill Patients

Peter Nydahl; Sabrina Eggmann; Bev Ewens; Christina Jones; Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia; Dale M. Needham

doi:10.1016/j.cnc.2026.01.003

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Updates in Person-Centered Rehabilitation for Critically Ill Patients

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Updates in Person-Centered Rehabilitation for Critically Ill Patients

Peter Nydahl, Sabrina Eggmann, Bev Ewens, Christina Jones, Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia and Dale M. Needham

Critical care nursing clinics of North America, Vol.38(2), pp.193-208

2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2026.01.003

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Abstract

ABCDEF bundle

Delirium

Early mobilization

Family

ICU diaries

Modern patient-centered rehabilitation for critically ill patients focuses on physical, cognitive, psychological, and social recovery to reduce long-term impairments after critical illness. Core strategies include the ABCDEF (A2F) bundle/ICU Liberation, humanization programs, and symptom management. Based on the capabilities of individual patients, frequent assessments in these dimensions are performed to develop person-centered goals and interventions. Early mobilization, cognitive stimulation, delirium prevention and nonpharmacological management, empathic communication, ICU diaries, and family involvement should begin within 24 to 72 hours after ICU admission. The dosage and delivery of these interventions should be adapted to the capabilities and needs of individual patients.

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Title: Updates in Person-Centered Rehabilitation for Critically Ill Patients
Authors/Creators: Peter Nydahl (Author/Creator) - Paracelsus Medical University
Sabrina Eggmann (Author) - University Hospital of Bern
Bev Ewens (Author/Creator) - Edith Cowan University
Christina Jones (Author/Creator) - Trinity House
Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia (Author/Creator) - Mayo Clinic in Florida
Dale M. Needham (Author) - Johns Hopkins University
Publication Details: Critical care nursing clinics of North America, Vol.38(2), pp.193-208
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Number of pages: 16
Identifiers: 991005873042207891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Nursing
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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