[Plan for Improving the Initial Ambulation of Acute Stroke Patients]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Physical Therapy

Background:

• Acute stroke patients require timely rehabilitation assessments within 24-48 hours of admission.
• Early ambulation in stroke survivors is linked to fewer complications, enhanced daily living activities, and reduced long-term disability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance the willingness of acute stroke patients to ambulate early.
• To increase patient readiness for prompt rehabilitation to mitigate stroke-related physical damage.

Main Methods:

• Development and implementation of standard operating procedures for initiating ambulation in acute stroke patients.
• Utilization of illustrated health education brochures.
• Direct nursing assistance to facilitate initial patient ambulation.

Main Results:

• The rate of ambulation initiation among acute stroke patients increased from 32.0% to 85.4% following the intervention.
• Demonstrated significant improvement in patient engagement with early mobility.

Conclusions:

• Early ambulation in acute stroke patients is crucial for reducing complications and improving functional outcomes.
• Encouraging early mobilization significantly enhances patient prognosis and recovery.