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Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting and beyond: an update to clinical practice recommendations
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol 68, Iss 1, Pp 8-25 (2022)
Subject
Physical therapy
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Therapeutics. Pharmacology
RM1-950
Language
English
ISSN
1836-9553
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.