Workload of physiotherapy procedures in the adult intensive care unit: a descriptive study in a Brazilian teaching hospital

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 41; no. 7; pp. 1469 - 1477
• Main Authors: Colombo, Alexandra Siqueira, da Silveira, Leda Tomiko Yamada, Fu, Carolina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 03.07.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Brazil; Female; Hospitals, Teaching; Humans; Intensive Care Units; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Physical Therapists; Physical Therapy Modalities; Time Factors; Workload - statistics & numerical data; Brazil; intensive care unit; physical therapy; organization and administration; Workload

Physiotherapy techniques applied in intensive care units (ICU) aim to counteract functional decline and manage acute respiratory conditions. Treatment strategies vary depending on factors such as diagnosis, disease severity, and costs. Staffing resources and workload impact the duration and frequenc...