Clinical Study

Effect of Early Mobilization on Respiratory and Limb Muscle Strength and Functionality of Nonintubated Patients in Critical Care: A Feasibility Trial

Table 3

Binomial analysis between the frequencies of the positive and negative effects of respiratory and peripheral muscle strength and functionality.

 Positive effect N (%)Negative effect N (%) value

MIP (cmH2O)32 (80)8 (20)<0.001
MEP (cmH2O)29 (73)11 (27)0.006
MRC-s (points)38 (95)2 (5)<0.001
HGS (kgf)25 (63)15 (37)0.154
FIM (points)39 (98)1 (2)<0.001
FSS-ICU (points)38 (95)2 (5)<0.001
ICF-BMS (points)38 (95)2 (5)<0.001
PFIT-s (points)39 (98)1 (2)<0.001

MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure; MEP: maximal expiratory pressure; MRC-s: Medical Research Council Score; HGS: handgrip strength; FIM: functional independence measure; FSS-ICU: Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit; ICF-BMS: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Based Basic Mobility Scale; and PFIT-s: Physical Function ICU Test Score.