ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is one of the common complications in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), significantly affecting their prognosis and quality of life. Early mobilization is rega
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively evaluate the impact of different early mobilization protocols on FIM-based functional recovery in patients with ICU-AW, prov
ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a common complication in the intensive care unit, which has a significant impact on the long-term functional recovery and quality of life of patients [6]. This study
The literature search process began with preliminary screening across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The initial number of articles retrieved
Our system searched databases such as PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, and included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of different early mobilizati
Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software to calculate the pooled
Provide an overview of the structure and organization of the paper.
Identify the unique aspects and contributions of this study.
Summarize existing literature on ICU-acquired weakness and its clinical implications.
Review the current understanding and applications of early mobilization protocols in ICUs.
Discuss the use and importance of FIM in evaluating patient outcomes.
Identify gaps and limitations in the current body of research.
Define the criteria for selecting studies for inclusion in the review.
Describe the process of extracting data from the selected studies.
Explain the methods used to assess the quality of the included studies.
Outline the statistical methods used for meta-analysis.
Summarize the characteristics of the included studies.
Present findings on the effectiveness of early mobilization protocols on patient outcomes.
Analyze the impact of early mobilization protocols on FIM scores.
Report results from subgroup analyses if applicable.
Provide summary statistics from the meta-analysis.
Discuss the results of heterogeneity analysis.
Evaluate publication bias and its potential impact on the results.
Present findings from sensitivity analysis.
Interpret the results of the systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compare findings with previous research.
Discuss the clinical implications of the study's findings.
Identify and discuss the limitations of the study.
Summarize the main conclusions drawn from the study.
Propose future research directions based on the findings.
Offer recommendations for clinical practice and policy changes.