A systematic review was performed utilizing the PRISMA checklist to evaluate the impact of early mobility of the ABCDEF bundle on delirium in critically-ill patients. Critical appraisal of the research utilizing CASP and cross analysis was performed of 5 studies that met inclusion criteria revealing two statistically significant results on the impact of early mobility on delirium. Summary and conclusion as well as recommendations for application within the advanced practice role were included.
Caring for Critically Ill Patients with the ABCDEF Bundle