Effects of respiratory physiotherapy in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: protocol for a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Respiratory muscle weakness and ventilatory failure are common complications in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and may lead to death. Respiratory physiotherapy may improve lung function in this population. This study aims to investigate the effects of respiratory physiotherapy on lung function, cough efficacy and functional status of patients with ALS.

Methods and analysis

A protocol was published on the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO). The research will cover randomised controlled trials, with no language or publication date restriction, available in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. The research question will be answered u

SUBMITTER: Pondofe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9152929 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature