A cross-sectional study of early mobility practice in intensive care units in Sarawak Hospitals, Malaysia.

Aims: To determine the prevalence, characteristics of EM activities, the relationship between level of activity and mode of ventilation and adherence rate of EM protocol.

Background: Mobilizing ICU patients remains a challenge, despite its safety, feasibility and positive short-term outcomes.

Design: A cross-sectional point prevalence study.