Perceived ERM benefits (most to least important) | Sum rank score* |
Reduction in length of ICU stay | 326 |
Improvement in the psychological impact of PICU care | 288 |
Reduction in days requiring mechanical ventilation (MV) | 242 |
Improvement in daily life participation following discharge | 221 |
Improved patient satisfaction | 158 |
Reduction in the rate of pulmonary complications | 122 |
Reduction in patient delirium | 95 |
Improved family satisfaction | 94 |
Improvement in patient sleep quality | 82 |
Reduction in treatment cost | 60 |
Reduction in readmission | 50 |
Increase in the number of patients discharged home | 42 |
Improved staff satisfaction | 27 |
*Sum of rank score: ranking of top 5 (1–5) (1st placed rank scored 5 points to 5th placed scored 1 point). 121/124 (98%) participants ranked scores.
ERM, early rehabilitation and mobilisation; ICU, intensive care unit; PICU, paediatric intensive care unit.