Abstract:Patients that leave intensive care for intermediate care present compromised muscle strength and functionality. In this context, our main objective was to describe the correlation between functional independence and handgrip strength in adult patients at intermediate care unit (IMCU). This was an analytical, correlational, and prospective study that compared patients admitted to IMCU after a stay of more than 24 hours in intensive care, with invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support. We used Barthel index (… Show more
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