Physiotherapy in Palliative Care

1 Physiotherapy in Palliative CarePresented by: Danae HiebertPhysiotherapist, Riverview Health and Role of Physio Editorial a : Ambulation Bed exercises Passive Range of Motion / Stretching Transfers Respiratory Physio Modalities Therapy Physiotherapy in Palliative care is focused on providing maximum comfort for the patient while maintaining the highest level of physical function in the face of disease progression3 Editorial Do Physiotherapists Have a Role in Palliative care ? (2001) World Health Organization principles of Palliative care (WHO, 1990): Affirm life and regard dying as a normal process Neither hasten nor postpone death Provide relief from pain and other distressing symptoms Integrate the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care Offer a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death Offer a support system to help family members cope during the patient s illness and their bereavement 1 OT and PT in Hospice The Facilitation of Meaning, QOL and Well-being (2004) Although people lie dying, they are still living living with the hope for improvements of life despite acceptance that death is inevitable Key Points: Blending of geriatrics and Palliative care approach is ideal 2 ie: focus not only on dying process, but also

4 Study – OT and PT in Hospice – The Facilitation of Meaning, QOL and Well-being (2004) Key Points (continued): “smaller number of home exercises improves

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