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Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting and beyond: an update to clinical practice recommendations.
- Source :
- Journal of Physiotherapy (Elsevier); Jan2022, Vol. 68 Issue 1, p8-25, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This document provides an update to the recommendations for physiotherapy management for adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the acute hospital setting. It includes: physiotherapy workforce planning and preparation; a screening tool for determining requirement for physiotherapy; and recommendations for the use of physiotherapy treatments and personal protective equipment. New advice and recommendations are provided on: workload management; staff health, including vaccination; providing clinical education; personal protective equipment; interventions, including awake proning, mobilisation and rehabilitation in patients with hypoxaemia. Additionally, recommendations for recovery after COVID-19 have been added, including roles that physiotherapy can offer in the management of post-COVID syndrome. The updated guidelines are intended for use by physiotherapists and other relevant stakeholders caring for adult patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 in the acute care setting and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18369553
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Physiotherapy (Elsevier)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154560051
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2021.12.012