Physiotherapists' use of airway clearance techniques during an acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis: a survey study.
Jennifer PhillipsAnnemarie LeeRodney PopeWayne HingPublished in: Archives of physiotherapy (2021)
This survey demonstrates that airway clearance techniques are routinely used as part of physiotherapy management of individuals experiencing an acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis, and that choice of technique and perceived effectiveness varies depending on the age of the patient.
Keyphrases
- respiratory failure
- liver failure
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- cystic fibrosis
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- randomized controlled trial
- systematic review
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- physical activity
- depressive symptoms
- mental health
- social support
- cross sectional
- mechanical ventilation
- hepatitis b virus