Research progress and nursing implications on the dose of early mobilization in ICU

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.19.017

Abstract

Abstract:

Precise management of the activity dose is a core component of the（early mobilization，EM） plan for ICU patients. However，the lack of clinical practice guidelines related to EM dose of existing programs hinders the implementation and development of EM in ICU patients to some extent. Therefore，this review focuses on 4 aspects，covering the definition of activity dose，assessment tools，the current clinical implementation status，and implications for future nursing. The aim is to systematically review the assessment tools and intervention strategies for the activity dose of EM in ICU patients，providing a reference for optimization of EM programs.

Key words: Intensive Care Unit, Early Mobilization Dose, Review, Nursing Care

摘要：

精确的活动剂量管理在ICU患者早期康复的临床实践中至关重要。目前尚缺乏早期活动剂量相关的临床实践指南，在一定程度上阻碍了ICU患者早期活动的实施与发展。该文围绕ICU患者早期活动剂量的定义、评估工具、实施现状及对未来护理的启示4个方面进行综述，旨在系统梳理ICU患者早期活动剂量的评估工具与干预策略，为优化早期活动方案提供参考。

关键词: 重症监护病房, 早期活动剂量, 综述, 护理

CAI Shengyuan, CHU Junqing, QIAO Wenbo, REN Yayu, WENG Meiling, DONG Zhenyuan, ZHOU Feifei, GAO Chunhua. Research progress and nursing implications on the dose of early mobilization in ICU[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2025, 60(19): 2413-2418.

蔡盛源, 褚君卿, 乔文博, 任雅钰, 翁美玲, 董真源, 周飞飞, 高春华. ICU患者早期活动剂量评估与实践的研究进展及护理启示[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2025, 60(19): 2413-2418.

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