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GuidelineAcute and critical care2026

Korean clinical practice guidelines for rehabilitation in critically ill patients and post-intensive care syndrome.

Chi Ryang Chung, Hye Ju Yeo, Jong Geol Do, Yoonju Na, Eunjeong Choi, Jiyeon Kang, Jeong-Yi Kwon, Hyun Jung Kim, Jinyoung Park, Hak-Jae Lee and 26 more

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Chi Ryang ChungDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hye Ju YeoTransplant Research Center, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Jong Geol DoTransplant Research Center, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Yoonju NaDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Eunjeong ChoiDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jiyeon KangCollege of Nursing, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea.
Jeong-Yi KwonDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hyun Jung KimInstitute for Evidence-Based Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jinyoung ParkDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hak-Jae LeeDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University College of Medicine, Uijeongbu, Korea.
Myung Hun JangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Seung-Tak KangPhysical Therapy Unit, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Kyung Hyup KooOccupational Therapy Unit, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Young Seok KimDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.
Won KimDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Tae-Yoon KimDepartment of Surgery, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jiyoun ParkDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Jaewon BeomDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
Kyung Cheon SeoDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hyun-Woo SunDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University College of Medicine, Uijeongbu, Korea.
Woochul SonDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Myung-Jun ShinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
So Young AhnDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Song I LeeDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Min-Hyung RheeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Yu Hui WonDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Myungeun YooDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea.
Yu Jin ImDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Sun Ju ChangCollege of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Ye Rim ChangDivision of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Mi-Kyeong JeonDepartment of Nursing, Changwon National University, Changwon, Korea.
Jin Hee JungDepartment of Critical Care Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Yumi HaDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Sung Eun HyunDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Suk-Kyung HongDivision of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Gee Young SuhDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Funding

Ministry of Health and Welfare RS-2024-00397935
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSurvivors of critical illness commonly experience persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments, collectively known as post-intensive care syndrome. Although intensive care unit (ICU) rehabilitation is now recognized as an important part of recovery after critical illness, rehabilitation practices remain inconsistent, and clinical practice guidelines adapted to the Korean healthcare context have not been available.

methodsThese clinical practice guidelines were developed de novo by a multidisciplinary panel comprising critical care physicians, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals. The panel prioritized 15 key clinical questions addressing adult, pediatric, and neonatal ICU (NICU) rehabilitation. Systematic literature searches were conducted in Medline via PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and KoreaMed, and the final searches for all 15 questions were completed by November 30, 2024. The certainty of evidence and strength of recommendations were assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework. Final recommendations were approved through a structured consensus process requiring at least 70% panel agreement.

resultsThe panel issued 15 recommendations across major rehabilitation domains, including early structured rehabilitation, criteria for withholding or discontinuing therapy, adjunctive modalities, rehabilitation frequency, inspiratory muscle training, swallowing rehabilitation, cognitive and occupational therapy, nutritional support, neonatal and pediatric ICU rehabilitation, and post-ICU follow-up care. Thirteen recommendations were conditional, whereas two were strong, mainly because they addressed patient safety.

conclusionsThese guidelines provide evidence-informed recommendations for rehabilitation in critically ill patients across adult, pediatric, and NICUs in Korea. They are designed to standardize practice, improve patient safety, support patient-centered functional recovery beyond survival, and identify priorities for future research.

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critical careearly mobilizationintensive care unitpostintensive care syndromerehabilitation

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PMID42723449
PMCPMC13579131

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