Early mobilization for mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Early mobilization (EM) is a regimen that was carried out by physiotherapists in a relatively early stage. It has been investigated by an increasing number of researchers. However, there has not been a meta-analysis concerning whether EM could benefit the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation (MV). The present systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of EM compared with immobilization for mechanically ventilated patients.

Keywords

• early mobilization
• exercise
• mechanical ventilation
• intensive care unit
• meta-analysis
• review