Objective To assess the efficacy of a single preoperative physiotherapy session to reduce
postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after upper abdominal surgery. Design …

Question Is preoperative physiotherapy cost-effective in reducing postoperative pulmonary
complications (PPC) and improving quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) after major …

The aim of this study was to determine the physiotherapy management of patients
undergoing upper and lower abdominal surgery performed via open or laparoscopic …

Background Coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with a high occurrence of
postoperative cardiopulmonary complications. Preliminary evidence suggested that …

Background Postoperative complications and delayed physical recovery are significant
problems following emergency abdominal surgery. Physiotherapy aims to aid recovery and …

Background Upper abdominal surgery (UAS) has the potential to cause post-operative
pulmonary complications (PPCs). In the absence of high-quality research regarding post …

Objectives To (1) assess memorability and treatment fidelity of pre-operative physiotherapy
education prior to elective upper abdominal surgery and,(2) to explore patient opinions on …

Introdução: A fisioterapia respiratória é uma alternativa terapêutica que atua tanto na
prevenção quanto no tratamento de complicações pulmonares pós-operatórias e objetiva …

Questions Among patients having elective abdominal surgery, how much does preoperative
physiotherapy education with breathing exercise training reduce the incidence of …

BACKGROUND Postoperative pneumonia and delayed physical recovery are significant
problems after emergency laparotomy. No randomized controlled trial has assessed the …