Effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions on pain and physical function in adults with rib fractures during acute care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Beverley J WeinbergRonel RoosHeleen Van AswegenPublished in: The South African journal of physiotherapy (2022)
Acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), noninvasive ventilation (NIV) modalities, physiotherapy techniques and multidisciplinary pathways used alongside pharmacological interventions are effective modalities for use in the treatment of acute rib fractures. Multidisciplinary care pathways are important management strategies and reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.
Keyphrases
- acute care
- respiratory failure
- quality improvement
- physical activity
- pain management
- healthcare
- chronic pain
- liver failure
- randomized controlled trial
- systematic review
- palliative care
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- neuropathic pain
- drug induced
- aortic dissection
- combination therapy
- spinal cord injury
- community acquired pneumonia