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Essentials for sustainable physiotherapy: Introducing environmental reasoning into physiotherapy clinical decision-making

Fysioterapeuten, 2021
Introduction: Global environmental changes require the provision of sustainable health care and the decisive inclusion of sustainability considerations into all aspects of health care professional practice. In this article we illuminate how environmental
Filip Maric, Karen Synne Groven, Srishti Banerjee, Tone Dahl Michelsen   +3 more
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Investigation into compliance with physiotherapy regimen in cystic fibrosis

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1990
A cross-sectional postal survey was conducted among 66 patients with cystic fibrosis and their parents to determine the nature and frequency of performance of chest physiotherapy, physical exercise and nebulization.
L. M. Davids, L. D. Henley
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After-hours respiratory physiotherapy for intubated and mechanically ventilated patients with community-acquired pneumonia: An Australian perspective [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common reason for admission to an intensive care unit for intubation and mechanical ventilation, and results in high morbidity and mortality.
Anne-Marie Hill, Berney, Berney, Brusco, Campbell, Chaboyer, Choi, Gosselink, Hanekom, Hodgson, Jones, Lemes, Lim, Lisa van der Lee, Molina, Ntoumenopoulos, Ntoumenopoulos, Ntoumenopoulos, Patman, Patrick, Peiris, Shane Patman, Shaw, Smith, Smith, Stiller, Taylor, van der Lee, Walden, Wilson   +29 more
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The use of physiotherapy in nursing homes internationally: A systematic review.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundPhysiotherapy can improve functional ability, prevent falls and reduce pain for older adults in nursing homes. However, there are no legislations or guidelines that specify the parameters of physiotherapy required in nursing homes.
Lindsey Brett, Tim Noblet, Mikaela Jorgensen, Andrew Georgiou   +3 more
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Pain and cardiorespiratory responses of children during physiotherapy after heart surgery

Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2014
Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the occurrence of pain and changes in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and arterial oxygen saturation associated with physiotherapy in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
Adriana Sanches Garcia Araujo, Jyrson Guilherme Klamt, Walter Villela de Andrade Vicente, Luis Vicente Garcia   +3 more
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Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Stratified Blended Physiotherapy Intervention Compared With Face-to-Face Physiotherapy in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2023
BackgroundNonspecific low back pain (LBP) is a leading contributor to disability worldwide, and its socioeconomic burden is substantial.
Tjarco Koppenaal, Johanna M van Dongen, Corelien JJ Kloek, Remco M Arensman, Cindy Veenhof, Martijn F Pisters, Raymond WJG Ostelo   +6 more
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Using Serious Games to Motivate Children with Cystic Fibrosis to Engage with Mucus Clearance Physiotherapy [PDF]

, 2012
Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy is an effective method for removing mucus build-up in the lungs of sufferers of chronic lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF).
Day, David, Oikonomou, Andreas
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Exploring aspects of physiotherapy care valued by breast cancer patients [PDF]

OBJECTIVE: To explore the reported value of physiotherapy care received by patients who had accessed a Specialist Breast Care Physiotherapy Service.
Pidlyskyj, K., Rawlinson, G., Roddam, H., Selfe, J.   +3 more
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Awareness and perception of physiotherapy practice among career educators in selected secondary schools in Nigeria

Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2020
Context: High school career educators educate and counsel senior students on choice of career. The pursuit of a career in physiotherapy depends largely on the information available to the students.
Samuel Olufemi Bolarinde, Temitope Victor Owoyemi, Ayodeji Ojo Obaya, Michael Nanimebila   +3 more
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Patients’ attitudes about physiotherapists and self-referral to physiotherapy in Croatia – a pilot cross-sectional study

Physiotherapy Quarterly, 2023
Introduction Research from developed European countries shows that self-referral to physiotherapy can provide adequate clinically and financially effective care for musculoskeletal disorders and is supported by most healthcare stakeholders.
Iva Lončarić Kelečić
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