Airway clearance techniques for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Physical therapy practice in Sweden.

ABSTRACT: There is considerable global variability in clinical practice regarding the prescription of airway clearance techniques (ACTs) for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Little is known about the physical therapy practice, and no international guidelines are available. The aim of this survey was to identify current physical therapy practice regarding ACT prescription for patients with AECOPD in Sweden. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted via a Web-based questionnaire, sent to all (n = 70) hospitals that offer physical therapy service for patients with AECOPD in Sweden. Responses were received from 117 physical therapists (76%) across all sites. ACTs were prescribed for more than half of all patients with an AECOPD by 75% o

SUBMITTER: Westerdahl E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6587388 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature