Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, KLE Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Opinion
Evaluation of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Practice and Associated Barriers in Reduction of Pulmonary Complications in Critical Care Units across North
Karnataka: A Survey Study
Author(s): Ganesh BR* and Samaradnyi Hichkad
Background: Physiotherapy in the Intensive care unit has shown beneficial effects to the patient, as it improves their quality of life, increases their bodily functions, improves their respiratory muscle strength and reduces hospital as well as ICU length of stay.
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of physiotherapist and their different ways of treatment approach in patient care admitted in intensive care unit.
Material and Method: In this study a survey questionnaire consisting of 32 items, were electronically sent to 70 participants via mail to different tertiary hospitals in Karnataka and the response were received in the same manner.
Conclusion: The most common interventions were positioning, active, passive, breathing exercises and percussion. Critical barr.. Read More»
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