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 Rodrigues, Antenor
A1 Muñoz Castro, Gerard
A1 Jácome, Cristina
A1 Langer, Daniel
A1 Parry, Selina M.
A1 Burtin, Chris
YR 2020
UL https://publications.ersnet.org//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