Physiotherapy Management for COVID-19 in the Acute Hospital Setting: Clinical Practice Recommendations

Overview

Journal J Physiother

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2020 Apr 22

PMID 32312646

Citations 222

Authors

Peter Thomas

Claire Baldwin

Bernie Bissett

Ianthe Boden

Rik Gosselink

Catherine L Granger

Carol Hodgson

Alice Ym Jones

Michelle E Kho

Rachael Moses

George Ntoumenopoulos

Selina M Parry

Shane Patman

Lisa Van der Lee

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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.

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