Physiotherapy interventions encouraging frequent changes of the body position and physical activity for infants hospitalised with bronchiolitis: an internal feasibility study of a randomised control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of a treatment that includes frequent changes of the body position for infants with bronchiolitis has not been evaluated, although it is often used in Swedish hospitals. Because of this, a randomised control trial (RCT) has begun with the aim to evaluate this treatment, comparing the effect of an individualised physiotherapy intervention, a non-individualised intervention, and standard care in a control group. The objective of this internal pilot study was to address uncertainties concerning the ongoing RCT and to determine whether the trial is feasible or not, possibly with adjustments to the protocol.

Methods

Descriptive analyses of the recruitment, retention, data supply for the primary end point, and the usability of the primary outcome measure in t

SUBMITTER: Andersson-Marforio S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966163 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature