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 …

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 …

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 …

Background A growing body of studies indicate benefits of physiotherapy for patients in
palliative care, for symptom relief and wellbeing. Though physiotherapists are increasingly …

Background: Physiotherapists, as essential members of the multidisciplinary palliative care
team, are key to the successful rehabilitation of palliative patients. There is, however, a …

Objectives The need for palliative care is constantly growing worldwide. Palliative care is
typically provided by a multidisciplinary team in community-based facilities. As part of this …

Background Physiotherapy has demonstrated significant benefits in enhancing quality of life
and managing symptoms of people in need of palliative care (PC). Despite these benefits …

Physiotherapy is defined as a health-care profession concerned with human function and
movement, thereby maximizing people's quality of life. It is a constantly evolving profession …

Conclusion Physiotherapy in palliative care contributes positively to facility/team based, as
well as community based and sole practitioner care environs. Seeking the advice and care …

Introduction An interdisciplinary team approach to patients in specialised palliative care is
recommended; however, the composition of the professionals tends to vary, and the roles of …