What does this research mean for the field?

Physiotherapy is widely integrated into European ICUs for both respiratory management and patient mobilization, though significant heterogeneity remains in organizational models, referral pathways, and specific clinical techniques. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the provision and practices of physiotherapy for respiratory management in ICUs across Europe.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Physiotherapy provision and practice: A EuropeAn Intensive CarE Unit (ICU) survey (PEAiCE) - A profile of ICU physiotherapy in Europe.

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ALAgnieszka LewkoCoventry University SESabrina EggmannUniversity of Zurich ÓÁÓlöf Ragna ÁmundadóttirReykjavík University

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Implication

Survey examines physiotherapy practices for respiratory management in ICU patients, highlighting key variations across Europe.

Key Points

To evaluate the provision and practices of physiotherapy for respiratory management in ICUs across Europe.
Conducted an online survey distributed in 11 languages
Survey participants included ICU physiotherapy leads and medical/nursing leaders
Collected data on ICU structure and physiotherapy practices
Analyzed data descriptively
845 responses from 33 countries, with a majority from Spain, the UK, and France
88% of respondents were physiotherapists working mainly in university hospitals
52% of ICUs initiate physiotherapy upon referral, emphasizing respiratory assessment and management
High prevalence of mobilisation practices, with 71% of patients walking during ICU stay

Cite This Study

Lewko et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb7b016edfba7beb89bc6 https://doi.org/10.48620/96537

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Physiotherapy provision and practice: A EuropeAn Intensive CarE Unit (ICU) survey (PEAiCE) - A profile of ICU physiotherapy in Europe.

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Physiotherapy provision and practice: A EuropeAn Intensive CarE Unit (ICU) survey (PEAiCE) - A profile of ICU physiotherapy in Europe.

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