Evidence-based practice has increasingly been recognized as a priority by professional
physiotherapy organizations and influential researchers and clinicians in the field …

Background Despite a paucity of evidence, patients following cardiac surgery via median
sternotomy are routinely prescribed sternal precautions that restrict upper limb and trunk …

Objective: Most health professions recognize the value of evidence-based practice (EBP),
yet the uptake of EBP across most health disciplines has been suboptimal. To improve EBP …

Background: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is intended to restore myocardial
perfusion and alleviate morbidity among patients suffering from coronary artery disease …

Physiotherapists are generally positive to evidence-based practice (EBP) and the use of
research in clinical practice, yet many still base clinical decisions on knowledge obtained …

Abstract Objectives The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) is a free, web-based
database of reports of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based …

Purpose: Gas exchange abnormalities and inspiratory muscle dysfunction are common
postoperative pulmonary complications after cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to …

Inpatient cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) has been commonly conducted after cardiac surgery in
many countries, and has been reported a lots of results. However, until now, there is …

Background: This study aimed to determine current mobility and walking management by
physiotherapists of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, the …

Background Clinical interventions aimed at reducing the incidence of postoperative
pulmonary complications necessitate patient engagement and participation in care. Patients' …