| |
POD 1 |
POD 2 |
POD 3 |
POD 4 |
| Breathing exercises |
87% |
78% |
73% |
73% |
| Chest wall vibrations, percussions |
71% |
69% |
62% |
53% |
| Coughing/huffing techniques |
78% |
73% |
69% |
64% |
| Positioning, lying on side |
31% |
49% |
40% |
31% |
| Postural drainage |
36% |
42% |
31% |
27% |
| Relaxation techniques |
33% |
38% |
36% |
33% |
| Massage |
7% |
7% |
7% |
4% |
Data are presented as the percentage of physical therapists (n=45)
POD: Postoperative day |
