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

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Peter Thomas · Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

Claire Baldwin · Flinders University

Bernie Bissett · University of Canberra

Ianthe Boden · Launceston General Hospital

Rik Gosselink · KU Leuven

Catherine L. Granger · University of Melbourne

Carol Hodgson ·

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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Published in: Journal of physiotherapy

Volume 66, Issue 2, pp. 73-82

DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2020.03.011

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 85.06

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

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