Preoperative Physiotherapy for the Prevention of Respiratory Complications after Upper Abdominal Surgery

This study analyzes the effectiveness of preoperative physiotherapy sessions in preventing respiratory complications after upper abdominal surgery. The authors conducted a multicentre, pragmatic, assessor and patient blinded, placebo-controlled trial. The study recommends including a combination of physiotherapy interventions in routine clinical care for patients undergoing upper respiratory surgery. The paper is available on Desklib along with other solved assignments, essays, and dissertations.