Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: Clinical practice recommendations
Publication Details
Thomas, P.,
Baldwin, C.,
Bissett, B.,
Boden, I.,
Gosselink, R.,
Granger, C. L.,
Hodgson, C.,
Jones, A. Y.,
Kho, M. E.,
Moses, R.,
Ntoumenopoulos, G.,
Parry, S. M.,
Patman, S.,
&
van der Lee, L.
(2020).
Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: Clinical practice recommendations.
Journal of Physiotherapy, 66 (2), 73-82.
Abstract
This document outlines recommendations for physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting. It includes: recommendations for physiotherapy workforce planning and preparation; a screening tool for determining requirement for physiotherapy; and recommendations for the selection of physiotherapy treatments and personal protective equipment. It is intended for use by physiotherapists and other relevant stakeholders in the acute care setting caring for adult patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
Keywords
physical therapy, coronavirus, COVID-19
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