Evidence-Based Physiotherapy in Intensive Care

Abstract: 

The aim of this paper is to arouse physical therapist awareness of the necessity for evidence-based practice in the intensive care environment. This article summarizes findings from an intex{et search of physiotherapy-related clinical trials over the last 10 years. The feasibility of performing randomized-controlled trials and the role of the physical therapist in the intensive care environment are discussed. Therapists are encouraged to consider appropriate casemix and outcome measures when adducing evidence to support or dispute the effect of a physiotherapeutic technique.

Key words: evidence-based, intensive care, physiotherapy