Functional outcomes of patients in ICU using the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool: An integrative review
Lebogang C. Tjale,
Silmara G. Hanekom,
Nombeko Mshunqane
Abstract:Background: Outcome measures can assess the change in the health status of a patient in an intensive care unit (ICU). The Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment (CPAx) tool is used to assess the functional outcomes to monitor patient progression or regression in an ICU.Objectives: Our study aimed to identify studies that assess the functional outcomes of patients nursed in ICUs that use the CPAx tool.Method: An integrative review framework was used. Data were analysed in five steps to formulate a conclusion… Show more
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