RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Current developments and future directions in respiratory physiotherapy JF European Respiratory Review JO EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW FD European Respiratory Society SP 200264 DO 10.1183/16000617.0264-2020 VO 29 IS 158 A1 Antenor Rodrigues A1 Gerard Muñoz Castro A1 Cristina Jácome A1 Daniel Langer A1 Selina M. Parry A1 Chris Burtin YR 2020 UL http://err.ersjournals.com/content/29/158/200264.abstract AB Respiratory physiotherapists have a key role within the integrated care continuum of patients with respiratory diseases. The current narrative review highlights the profession's diversity, summarises the current evidence and practice, and addresses future research directions in respiratory physiotherapy. Herein, we describe an overview of the areas that respiratory physiotherapists can act in the integrated care of patients with respiratory diseases based on the Harmonised Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists syllabus. In addition, we highlight areas in which further evidence needs to be gathered to confirm the effectiveness of respiratory therapy techniques. Where appropriate, we made recommendations for clinical practice based on current international guidelines.Respiratory physiotherapists have a key role within the integrated care continuum of patients with respiratory diseases. The current review highlights the diversity of the profession and addresses future research directions in respiratory physiotherapy. https://bit.ly/39jgCOK