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Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software for eligible studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 7 RCTs were included, consisting of 4 English and 3 Chinese articles. Meta-analysis showed that compared with conventional treatment, early mobilization significantly reduced the incidence of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) [OR\u2009=\u20090.35, 95% CI (0.19,0.64),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0006] and delirium [OR\u2009=\u20090.51, 95% CI (0.28,0.91),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02], shortened the duration of mechanical ventilation [MD\u2009=\u2009\u22122.40,95% CI (-2.96,-1.84),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.00001], length of ICU stay [MD\u2009=\u2009\u22123.36, 95% CI (\u22124.21,-2.52),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.00001] and total hospital stay [MD\u2009=\u2009\u22122.74,95% CI (-3.49,-1.98),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.00001]. Meanwhile, it improved patients\u2019functional independence score (Barthel Index) [MD\u2009=\u200917.27, 95% CI (11.18, 23.35),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.00001] and decreased the incidence of complications [OR\u2009=\u20090.39, 95% CI (0.17, 0.86),\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02]. All pooled effects were statistically significant.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Early mobilization yields significant clinical benefits for ARDS patients, improving short-term clinical outcomes and functional recovery. It is worthy of clinical promotion and application. 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