Authors

  1. Elias , Maya N.
  2. Ahrens , Emily A.
  3. Schumacher , Farah A.
  4. Liang , Zhan
  5. Munro , Cindy L.

Abstract

The proportion of daytime activity versus nighttime activity was considerably low, indicating severe alterations in the rest/activity cycle. Higher daytime-to-nighttime activity ratios were associated with better executive function scores, suggesting that assessment of daytime activity could identify at-risk older ICU survivors during the early post-ICU transition period. Promotion of daytime activity and nighttime sleep may accelerate recovery and improve cognitive function.