Table 2 Reasons for not realizing body weight support (BWS) walking sessions (n = 45 patients)*
Obstacles to realizing BWS | Patient count (%) |
|---|---|
Early ICU discharge (before BWS session) | 10 (22%) |
Limited staff, time constraints | |
Limited staff for physiotherapy on weekends days | 5 (11%) |
High workload of physiotherapists | 9 (20%) |
Limitations related to the device | |
Battery failure | 3 (7%) |
Patient-related barriers | 13 (29%) |
Fatigue | 1 |
Femoral or foot catheter | 3 |
Craniectomy with no protective headgear | 4 |
Sacral skin pressure ulcer | 1 |
Recent coronary syndrome | 1 |
High oxygen needs | 2 |
Surgical contraindication | 1 |
Unknown | 5 (11%) |