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Review
. 2020 Dec 15;29(158):200264.
doi: 10.1183/16000617.0264-2020. Print 2020 Dec 31.

Current developments and future directions in respiratory physiotherapy

Antenor Rodrigues  1   2 , Gerard Muñoz Castro  3   4 , Cristina Jácome  5   6 , Daniel Langer  7   8 , Selina M Parry  9 , Chris Burtin  10
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Review

Current developments and future directions in respiratory physiotherapy

Antenor Rodrigues et al. Eur Respir Rev. .

Abstract

Respiratory physiotherapists have a key role within the integrated care continuum of patients with respiratory diseases. The current narrative review highlights the profession's diversity, summarises the current evidence and practice, and addresses future research directions in respiratory physiotherapy. Herein, we describe an overview of the areas that respiratory physiotherapists can act in the integrated care of patients with respiratory diseases based on the Harmonised Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists syllabus. In addition, we highlight areas in which further evidence needs to be gathered to confirm the effectiveness of respiratory therapy techniques. Where appropriate, we made recommendations for clinical practice based on current international guidelines.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: A. Rodrigues has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: G. Muñoz Castro has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: C. Jácome has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: D. Langer has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: S.M. Parry has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: C. Burtin has nothing to disclose.

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