Physiotherapeutic evaluation of patients with post COVID-19 condition: current use of measuring instruments by physiotherapists working in Austria and South Tyrol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The implementation of standardized assessments in physiotherapeutic practice strongly supports diagnostic and treatment plans. Previous studies reported insufficient usage of standardized assessments due to lack of time, lack of knowledge, lack of resources and other barriers. Physiotherapy in outpatient settings became essential for the rehabilitation of patients with post COVID-19 condition but it remains unknown to what extent assessments are implemented into the evaluation of these patients. In this study, we explored the current use and barriers regarding the implementation of physiotherapeutic assessments to evaluate patients with post COVID-19 condition.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among 180 physiotherapists working in outpatient

SUBMITTER: Spiegl C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9473730 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature