An investigation of the use of passive movements in intensive care by UK physiotherapists.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the current use of passive movements (PMs) by National Health Service (NHS) physiotherapists working with sedated and ventilated patients in critical care settings. DESIGN: Postal questionnaire. SETTING: All open NHS critical/intensive care units in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. PARTICIPANTS: Physiotherapists working in UK NHS critical/intensive [...]