Early mobilization of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is safe, feasible, and beneficial.
However, implementation of early mobility as part of routine clinical care can be challenging …

Purpose To identify, evaluate and synthesise studies examining the barriers and enablers
for survivors of critical illness to participate in physical activity in the ICU and post-ICU …

Objectives: There is growing evidence to support early mobilization of adult mechanically
ventilated patients in ICUs. However, there is little knowledge regarding early mobilization in …

Purpose Prolonged periods of mechanical ventilation are associated with significant
physical and psychosocial adverse effects. Despite increasing evidence supporting early …

Objectives: In the present study, we aimed to compare the postoperative compliance and
complications between ERAS and conventional postoperative care in patients undergoing …

Clinical specialist physiotherapists from the five severe respiratory failure centres in England
where respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is practiced have …

Abstract Background Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients display risk factors for
intensive care unit acquired weakness (ICUAW). The pandemic increased existing barriers …

Background: Neuromuscular weakness, a frequent complication of prolonged bed rest and
critical illness, is associated with morbidity and mortality. Mobilisation physiotherapy has …

This randomized‐controlled trial aimed to investigate the effect of bed exercises on
postoperative anxiety, pain, early ambulation and mobilization. This study was conducted …

Background Early mobilization can help reduce severe side effects such as muscle atrophy
that occur during hospitalization. However, due to time and staff shortages in intensive and …