Purpose: Little is known regarding the extent to which physical therapy is integrated into
Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC). The purpose of this study was to describe perceptions of …

There is mounting evidence of the physical therapist's role in hospice and palliative care
(HPC) for optimizing quality of life and engagement in remaining life activities. The purpose …

Purpose: Physical therapists (PT) are described as integral members of hospice and
palliative care teams; however, the degree that hospice administrators use PT in these …

The role of the physical therapist in hospice care is different from the role the therapist plays
when a member of a rehabilitation team. This article will address the need for a fundamental …

Objectives This study aimed to describe insights from interviews about the experience of
physiotherapists providing palliative care in Ontario and their perceptions of the role and …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of
physical therapists (PTs) regarding their role in palliative care (PC) when practising in …

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of physical therapy (PT) intervention
on patient-centered outcomes in a community hospice setting. In this prospective study, 164 …

Hospice, a concept for dying patients and their families, combines human intervention and
sophisticated medical pharmacological treatment. With careful planning and nurturance …

Background: Physical therapy encompasses the skilled treatment and care for patients
across the life span through a multitude of different practice settings. This includes caring for …

Aim: To profile a specialised palliative care physiotherapy service to community-dwelling
patients. Design: Retrospective audit. Setting: Milford Care Centre, Limerick, Ireland …