Physiotherapy treatment by a registered physiotherapist or their delegate
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
Physiotherapy treatments for people with SCI should be provided by registered physiotherapists or their delegate.
I
Physiotherapy treatment by a registered physiotherapist or their delegate
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (92%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends people with SCI should only receive physiotherapy by a registered physiotherapist or delegate. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should only receive physiotherapy by a registered physiotherapist or delegate.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should only receive physiotherapy by a registered physiotherapist or delegate.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Empowered to manage their injuries
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should be empowered to manage their injuries including managing their physical rehabilitation and physical function.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should be empowered to manage their injuries including managing their physical rehabilitation and physical function.
I
Empowered to mange their injuries
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends people with SCI should be empowered to manage their injuries. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should be empowered to manage their injuries including managing their physical rehabilitation and physical function.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should be empowered to manage their injuries based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research evidence.
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Physiotherapy as appropriate throughout the lifetime
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should have physiotherapy as appropriate for the management of impairments, activity limitations or participation opportunities throughout their lives.
Physiotherapy as appropriate throughout the lifetime
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should have physiotherapy as appropriate for the management of impairments, activity limitations or participation opportunities throughout their lives.
I
Physiotherapy as appropriate throughout the lifetime
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (96%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should have physiotherapy as appropriate for the management of impairments, activity limitations or participation opportunities throughout the course of their life. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should have physiotherapy as appropriate for the management of impairments, activity limitations or participation opportunities throughout the course of their life.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should have physiotherapy as appropriate for the management of impairments, activity limitations or participation opportunities throughout the course of their life.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Assessment by a physiotherapist throughout the lifetime
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should be assessed by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout their lives.
Assessment by a physiotherapist throughout the lifetime
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should be assessed by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout their lives.
I
Assessment by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout the lifetime
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (83%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should be assessed by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout their lives. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should be assessed by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout their lives.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should be assessed by a physiotherapist as appropriate throughout their lives.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Assessment by an multidisciplinary team for prevention and treatment of pressure injuries
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should be assessed by an multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to prevent and treat pressure injuries.
Assessment by an multidisciplinary team for prevention and treatment of pressure injuries
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should be assessed by an multidisciplinary team (that includes physiotherapist) as appropriate to prevent and treat pressure injuries.
I
Assessment by an multidisciplinary team for prevention and treatment of pressure injuries
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should be assessed by an multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to prevent and treat pressure injuries. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should be assessed by an multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to prevent and treat pressure injuries.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should be assessed by an multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to prevent and treat pressure injuries.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Person centred care
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should receive person-centred care.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should receive person-centered care.
I
Person centred care
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should receive person-centred care. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should receive person-centred care.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should receive person-centred care.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should be informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions.
Informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should be informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions.
I
Informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (96%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should be informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should be informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should be informed about all the relevant risks and benefits of different physiotherapy interventions.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Physiotherapy treatments that are individualised
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should receive physiotherapy treatments that are individualised and account for any general or specific precautions and contraindications relevant to the individual.
Some interventions have the potential to increase damage to the spine or spinal cord in people with recently acquired/acute SCI. Therefore, they should be administered according to informed local policies and procedures and/or after medical clearance
Physiotherapy treatments that are individualised
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should receive physiotherapy treatments that are individualised and account for any general or specific precautions and contraindications relevant to the individual.
Clinical note: Some interventions have the potential to increase damage to the spine or spinal cord in people with recently acquired/acute SCI. Therefore, they should be administered according to informed local policies and procedures and/or after medical clearance.
I
Physiotherapy treatments that are individualised
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Not stated
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should receive physiotherapy treatments that are individualised and account for any general or specific precautions and contraindications relevant to the individual. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should receive physiotherapy treatments that are individualised and account for any general or specific precautions and contraindications relevant to the individual.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should receive physiotherapy treatments that are individualised and account for any general or specific precautions and contraindications relevant to the individual.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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SMART Goals
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should have the opportunity to participate in setting goals for their physiotherapy sessions that are SMART, collaborative, and regularly reviewed.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should have the opportunity to participate in setting goals for their physiotherapy sessions that are SMART, collaborative, and regularly reviewed.
I
SMART Goals
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (96%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should have the opportunity to participate in setting goals for their physiotherapy sessions that are SMART, collaborative, and regularly reviewed. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should have the opportunity to participate in setting goals for their physiotherapy sessions that are SMART, collaborative, and regularly reviewed.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should have the opportunity to participate in setting goals for their physiotherapy sessions that are SMART, collaborative, and regularly reviewed.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Appropriate equipment to maximise independence
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should receive appropriate equipment to maximise their independence, community participation or physical activity.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should receive appropriate equipment to maximise their independence, community participation or physical activity.
I
Appropriate equipment to maximise independence
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (96%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends People with SCI should receive appropriate equipment to maximise their independence, community participation or physical activity. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should receive appropriate equipment to maximise their independence, community participation or physical activity.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should receive appropriate equipment to maximise their independence, community participation or physical activity based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Physiotherapy assessment and treatment
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy assessment and treatment for the management of their impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy assessment and treatment for the management of their impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
I
Physiotherapy assessment and treatment
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy assessment and treatment. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy assessment and treatment for the management of their impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy assessment and treatment based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research evidence.
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Discharged into the community with a respiratory management plan
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications should be discharged into the community from hospital with a respiratory management plan in place (including education to the care team on appropriate interventions).
Discharged into the community with a respiratory management plan
P
People with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications should be discharged into the community from hospital with a respiratory management plan in place (including education to the care team on appropriate interventions).
I
Respiratory management plan
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications should be discharged into the community from hospital with a respiratory management plan. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications should be discharged into the community from hospital with a respiratory management plan in place (including education to the care team on appropriate interventions).
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI and respiratory muscle weakness who are at high risk of respiratory complications should be discharged into the community from hospital with a respiratory management plan based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research evidence.
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Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for spasticity management
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to manage spasticity.
Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for spasticity management
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to manage spasticity.
I
Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for spasticity management
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with SCI should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to manage spasticity. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to manage spasticity.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to manage spasticity.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for UL reconstructive surgery
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with tetraplegia should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to determine suitability for upper limb reconstructive surgery.
Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for UL reconstructive surgery
P
People with tetraplegia
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI (tetraplegia) should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to determine suitability for upper limb reconstructive surgery.
I
Assessment by a multidisciplinary team for UL reconstructive surgery
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with tetraplegia should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to determine suitability for upper limb reconstructive surgery. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with tetraplegia should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to determine suitability for upper limb reconstructive surgery.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with tetraplegia should be assessed by a multidisciplinary team (that includes a physiotherapist) as appropriate to determine suitability for upper limb reconstructive surgery based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Provision of hard or electronic copy of individualised exercise programs
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with SCI who are prescribed exercises should be provided with a hard or electronic copy of their individualised exercise programs.
Provision of hard or electronic copy of individualised exercise programs
P
People with SCI
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with SCI who are prescribed exercises should be provided with a hard or electronic copy of their individualised exercise programs.
I
Provision of hard or electronic copy of individualised exercise programs
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (86%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends people with SCI who are prescribed exercises should be provided with a hard or electronic copy of their individualised exercise programs. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with SCI who are prescribed exercises should be provided with a hard or electronic copy of their individualised exercise programs.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with SCI who are prescribed exercises should be provided with a hard or electronic copy of their individualised exercise programs based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Respiratory assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital (existing SCI and management of respiratory condition)
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
Respiratory assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital (existing SCI and management of respiratory condition)
P
People with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
I
Respiratory assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends that people with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with existing SCI admitted for the management of a respiratory condition should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Respiratory assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital (newly acquired)
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
Respiratory assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital (newly acquired)
P
People with a newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness should receive an assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to the hospital.
I
Assessment by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital
C
No intervention
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Optimal outcome
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends people with newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with newly acquired SCI with respiratory muscle weakness should be assessed by a physiotherapist within 24 hours of admission to hospital.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.
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Physiotherapy services
consensus: Strong For Recommendation
People with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy services throughout their acute and rehabilitation phases.
Evidence recommendation
No evidence recommendation
Reason: No RCTs
Strong opinion statement FOR
People with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy services throughout their acute and rehabilitation phases.
I
Physiotherapy Services
C
Optimal outcome
Consensus-based opinion statement
Strong for (100%)
O
Not stated
The Australian and NZ SCI Physiotherapy guideline committee recommends people with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy services. This is a consensus-based opinion statement supported by the opinions of the experts. There are no randomized controlled trials on this topic. The guideline states:
People with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy services throughout their acute and rehabilitation phases.
This statement was formed by considering the opinions of the experts alongside other factors. The other factors that were considered were benefits and harms, values and preferences, resource use, equity, accessibility, and feasibility.
This is a consensus-based opinion statement. Consensus-based opinion statements are less robust than evidence-based recommendations. They can be strong or weak. This is a strong consensus-based opinion statement which means that the guideline panel is confident they can recommend that people with a newly acquired SCI should receive physiotherapy service based on opinion.
To learn more about the this intervention go to the research summary.