Abstract physiotherapy service. METHOD(S): Sixteen physiotherapists at varied career stages who had experienced aquatic physiotherapy group supervision at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, participated in an interpretive description study using focus groups. RESULT

Abstract -time equivalent physiotherapy staffing (49%, n = 34/69) for 5–15 beds (44%, n = 30/69). Manual techniques (e.g., percussions and vibrations) were the most common respiratory physiotherapy treatments, with 54% of respondents using them “often”, while intrapulmonary

Abstract management of neonatal respiratory disorders. At Monash Medical Centre all elective extubations are performed by the physiotherapist in accordance with the neonatal unit's protocol: this includes four hourly respiratory physiotherapy for the first 24 hours

Abstract (S): The objective of this study was to document the profile of intensive care physiotherapy services currently offered in Australia and New Zealand. METHOD(S): A binational survey was distributed to physiotherapists. The survey sought information on staffing

Abstract education for parents of these children and factors that impair effective physiotherapy treatment in the home environment. Method(s): A focus group of physiotherapists and six semi-structured interviews of parents with children with cystic fibrosis were

Abstract physiotherapists. A competent work force is directly linked with safe and effective, high quality healthcare that benefits the community, healthcare organizations, and the physiotherapy profession.