Why the study?
The objective effects of early mobilization on physical function in patients after cardiac surgery remained unknown.
Does early mobilization improve physical function (distance walked during the six-minute walking test) at hospital discharge in patients after cardiac surgery?
Population
391 patients after cardiac surgery across six randomized controlled trials
Comparison
Early mobilization vs comparator
Design
Systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Follow-up
At hospital discharge
Authors
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Supports early mobilization post-cardiac surgery; extends evidence for functional recovery at discharge.
Does early mobilization improve physical function (distance walked during the six-minute walking test) at hospital discharge in patients after cardiac surgery?
Early mobilization within the first five days after cardiac surgery significantly improves physical function and mobility at the time of hospital discharge.
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