Research Article

Effects of the High-Intensity Early Mobilization on Long-Term Functional Status of Patients with Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Table 3

Follow-up data analysis of patients at 3-month post-ICU discharge.

VariableIntervention group (n = 59)Control group (n = 48)t/

Barthel index90.6 ± 18.077.7 ± 27.92.7620.005
% of independent patients76.356.34.8200.028
3-month mortality5 (7.8)9 (15.8)1.8750.171

Data described in mean ± SD, absolute number (%).