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Developing minimum clinical standards for physiotherapy in South African intensive care units: a mixed method approach.

Authors :
Plani, Natascha
van Aswegen, Heleen
Patman, Shane
Hanekom, Susan
Source :
European Journal of Physiotherapy; 2017 Supplemnt, Vol. 19, p31-33, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses a mixed method approach to developing minimum clinical standards for physiotherapy in intensive care units (ICUs) in South Africa. The study explored the perceptions of physiotherapists including clinicians and academics, on the knowledge, skills, attributes and minimum clinical standards needed to provide a safe effective physiotherapy service in South African ICUs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21679169
Volume :
19
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Physiotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125674014
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2017.1381319