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Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations

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.

Authors

Thomas P; Baldwin C; Bissett B; Boden I; Gosselink R; Granger CL; Hodgson C; Jones AY; Kho ME; Moses R

Journal

Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol. 66, No. 2, pp. 73–82

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

April 1, 2020

DOI

10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.011

ISSN

1836-9553

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