Physiotherapy in Palliative Care
摘要
Palliative care is given to patients undergoing lifelong treatment to improve their quality of life and mitigate the adverse effects of the disease. This population faces a combination of psychological and physical challenges, with physiotherapy and rehabilitation offering benefits in both domains. While the literature highlights the efficacy of physiotherapy in palliative care, it does not address the full scope of its application. The role of physiotherapy within the palliative care team remains ambiguous, and the contribution of the physiotherapist to the team is equivocal. This entry aims to elucidate the benefits of physiotherapy in palliative care, drawing from extant literature, and to explore the impact of incorporating a physiotherapist into the team. This entry will prove beneficial to clinicians, patients, and carers.