Research Project: Frequent Mobilization to Prevent Complications
The project Describing the physical mobilisation provided to patients with acquired brain injury in intensive care units is based on the hypothesis that frequent mobilization may help prevent certain complications such as pneumonia and contractures. The project aims to investigate the impact of timing, intensity, and duration of mobilization in patients with brain injuries admitted to neuro-intensive care units. Activity monitors are used to record movement and positioning during intensive care admission. The project plans to include approximately 200 patients from several intensive care units across Denmark.
Collaborators
- Kirsten Møller, Chief Physician, Professor, Rigshospitalet
- Troels Halfeld Nielsen, Chief Physician, Clinical Associate Professor, PhD, Odense University Hospital
- Robbert-Jan Roderick van Hooff, Head Physician, MD, PhD, FESO
- Christina Rostrup Kruuse, Hea of Research, MD, PhD, DMSc, FESO
Funding
The project is supported by the Council for the Victims Fund and the joint research pool between Odense University Hospital and Rigshospitalet.
Contact
For more information or questions, please contact Associate Professor and Chief Therapist Christian Gunge Riberholt at christian.gunge.riberholt@regionh.dk.
Research Project: Feasibility of a Training Program for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
The INSPIRE project is a randomized multicenter feasibility and pilot trial investigating an intensive sit-to-stand training program for patients with traumatic brain injury during rehabilitation. The aim is to assess feasibility in terms of increased training intensity, participant recruitment, and measurement of functional outcomes.
The project is expected to be completed in December 2026.
Collaborators
- Copenhagen Trial Unit
- Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre, Regional Hospital
- Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
Funding
The project is supported by the Council for the Victims Fund.
Contact
For more information or questions, please contact physician and PhD student Yasemin Ronahi Kücük at yasemin.ronahi.kuecuek@regionh.dk.