Publications by authors named "Matt D Gallagher"
Article Synopsis
- Timely initiation of physical, occupational, and speech therapy in critically ill patients is essential for better recovery outcomes, and this study analyzed the usage of these therapies in the U.S. over five years.
- The study included over 264,000 ICU patients on invasive mechanical ventilation, revealing that a significant number received therapy: 66.5% for physical, 41.0% for occupational, and 33.2% for speech therapy during their hospital stay.
- Results showed variability in therapy access, with geographic location and hospital type influencing usage; notably, 28.6% of patients did not receive any of these therapies during hospitalization, highlighting gaps in rehabilitation care.
