What is the efficacy of very early mobilization within 24 hours of stroke onset?
The efficacy of very early mobilization within 24 hours of stroke onset was assessed in the AVERT Trial Collaboration Group study published in the Lancet in 2015. The study found that very early mobilization was associated with a significant reduction in death or dependency at 6 months post-stroke compared to usual care (46% versus 60%, respectively). However, there was no significant difference in mean Barthel index scores between the two groups.