Why the study?
What is the current physical therapy practice for adult patients requiring routine care following cardiac surgery in Canada?
What is the current physical therapy practice for adult patients requiring routine care following cardiac surgery in Canada?
Canadian physical therapy practices for uncomplicated cardiac surgery patients often include cardiorespiratory treatments beyond postoperative day 1, which may be unnecessary based on current evidence.
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Practice patterns vary widely across Canadian centers; leaves open whether extended interventions improve outcomes in uncomplicated cardiac surgery.
Overend et al. (2010) studied this question.
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