Implementation of the physical function ICU test tool in a resource constrained intensive care unit to promote early mobilisation of critically ill patients- a feasibility study

Table 4 The interval-scored Physical Function ICU Test measurements

Characteristic	Initial	Final	Statistics	P value
Assistance to stand (n;%)
2 people	16 (45.7)	3 (8.6)
1 person	11 (31.4)	12 (34.3)
No assistance	5 (14.3)	15 (42.9)
March on spot (mean;sd)
Cadence	19.3 (24.5)	41.6 (22.7)	t-value = −5.17, df = 29	p = .001
Shoulder Flexion Grade 5, n (%)	6 (17.1)	16 (45.7)
Knee extension Grade 5, n (%)	6 (17.1)	16 (45.7)
Total PFIT-s Score	5.3 (1.8)	7.1 (1.8)	t = −3.55, df = 60,	p < .001

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