Frequent body position changes and physical activity as effective as standard care for infants hospitalised with acute respiratory infections - a randomised controlled trial
Abstract:Background: No definite consensus has yet been reached on the best treatment strategy for the large group of infants hospitalised with bronchiolitis or pneumonia. Minimal handling is often recommended, although not evaluated scientifically. There is a need to evaluate the management, as the infants often are critically affected, and the costs for society are high. The aim of this RCT was to evaluate the most common physiotherapy intervention in Sweden for this patient group, including frequent changes in body … Show more
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