BACKGROUND: Stroke is a common neurological disorder that leads to severe functional impairments and reduced quality of life. Early bedside rehabilitation plays a crucial role in recovery, but research on its effectiveness is limited. METHODS: This study aimed to assess the impact of early bedside rehabilitation on stroke patients. A total of 150 patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 75) and a control group (n = 75). The intervention group received physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy within 48 h of stroke onset. The control group received standard care. Assessments included activities of daily living (ADL), motor function, cognitive function, and quality of life. RESULTS: The intervention group showed significantly better outcomes in ADL, motor function, cognitive function, and quality of life compared to the control group. The intervention group had higher Barthel Index, modified Rankin Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) scores (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Early bedside rehabilitation in the neurology department significantly improves stroke patients' recovery, including ADL, motor function, cognitive function, and quality of life. These findings highlight the importance of early rehabilitation and a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in stroke care, which can improve recovery outcomes and overall quality of care.

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