Early mobilisation aims to make patients as active as possible, early after their stroke, if medically stable. Implementation of early mobilisation is the responsibility of all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and should, when appropriate include family members. It comprises activities such as moving in bed; sitting out of bed; standing; walking; washing; dressing and eating. These activities should occur throughout the day.
The admission to a stroke unit, with staff who have specialist knowledge and skills in the management of patients post stroke, offers the opportunity to achieve this.
What do you think the benefits of being mobilised early after stroke might be?
Page last reviewed: 27 Mar 2021
