Journal article
Physical Therapy Practice Patterns in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The importance of the multidisciplinary approach to the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is increasingly emphasized. The present study aimed to examine the current practice patterns of physical therapists involved in the management of patients hospitalized with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
METHOD: A self-administered postal survey was distributed to the …
Authors
Harth L; Stuart J; Montgomery C; Pintier K; Czyzo S; Hill K; Goldstein R; Brooks D
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 86–92
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2009
DOI
10.1155/2009/393941
ISSN
1198-2241