Diana Matteri
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Diana Matteri is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on early mobilization strategies for patients with severe acquired brain injury (ABI). Her most cited work, a 2016 randomized pilot study, demonstrated the effectiveness of a very early stepping verticalization protocol in the ICU, showing that this intervention can safely improve functional and neurological outcomes in this critically ill population (96 citations). This landmark study has helped shift clinical practice toward more aggressive, early rehabilitation in intensive care settings. Matteri's research addresses the critical gap between acute neurological care and long-term recovery, providing evidence that even patients with profound impairments can benefit from structured, very early verticalization and stepping. Her work is highly influential among physiatrists, neurologists, and critical care specialists, and continues to inform protocols for reducing complications and accelerating recovery in severe ABI. By proving the safety and efficacy of early verticalization, Matteri has established herself as a key contributor to the growing field of early neurorehabilitation in the ICU.
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