Early mobilization in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective observational study

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) represent a cohort with limited evidence to guide mobilization practices. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to describe acute mobilization practices, outcomes, and barriers to mobilization in patients following aSAH. DESIGN: The design of the study was a single-center prospective, observational study. SETTING: This study was conducted in the acute ward and intensive care unit of a tertiary neurosurgical referral center. PARTICIPANTS: Participants were adult (≥18 years) patients post-aSAH with secured aneurysms. EXPOSURE: Mobilization practices were delivered during physical therapist sessions up to 14 days post-aneurysm repair. M..