Physiotherapy via telehealth for acute respiratory exacerbations in paediatric cystic fibrosis.
Cloe BenzAnna MiddletonAlison ElliottAdrienne HarveyPublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2021)
Preliminary information supports a hybrid telehealth physiotherapy model as an alternative to standard care for young people with cystic fibrosis during an exacerbation. Safety of telehealth in conjunction with home visits favoured its use to improve efficiency and capacity without added risk.
Keyphrases
- cystic fibrosis
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- healthcare
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- respiratory failure
- liver failure
- lung function
- intensive care unit
- emergency department
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- drug induced
- health information
- pain management
- hepatitis b virus
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- air pollution
- affordable care act