How is the Perme ICU Mobility Score scored?

How is the Perme ICU Mobility Score scored?

• A. Range 0-32; 32 equals best ambulatory with little ICU support
• B. Range 0-50; 50 equals full independence
• C. Range 0-20; 20 equals full mobility
• D. Range 1-40; 40 equals independence

Answer: (A)

The Perme ICU Mobility Score is a numerical tool that measures how mobile a patient in the ICU is, from no mobility to independent ambulation. It ranges from 0 to 32, and higher numbers mean greater mobility with less need for assistance. Reaching the top score means the patient can ambulate with little ICU support, reflecting near-full independence in mobility tasks within the ICU. The other proposed ranges do not match the established scoring system, so 0–32 with 32 indicating best ambulatory function is the correct interpretation.

The Perme ICU Mobility Score is a numerical tool that measures how mobile a patient in the ICU is, from no mobility to independent ambulation. It ranges from 0 to 32, and higher numbers mean greater mobility with less need for assistance. Reaching the top score means the patient can ambulate with little ICU support, reflecting near-full independence in mobility tasks within the ICU. The other proposed ranges do not match the established scoring system, so 0–32 with 32 indicating best ambulatory function is the correct interpretation.