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Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and experience of palliative care amongst South African physiotherapists.

Brenda M MorrowCharlotte BarnardZimkhitha LuhlazaKelisha NaidooSarah J Pitt
Published in: The South African journal of physiotherapy (2017)
Many South African physiotherapists manage patients requiring palliative care, despite inadequate training and limited knowledge in this field. More under- and postgraduate learning opportunities should be made available for physiotherapists in the area of palliative care.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • healthcare
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • mental health
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • virtual reality