The use of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal suctioning in physiotherapy practice in the United Kingdom: a preliminary survey of current practice
Although NP/OP suctioning is an important ACT in UK physiotherapy practice, it is highly invasive and carries the risk of adverse effects and negative patient experience. Further research and development of adaptations and less invasive alternatives to the technique are warranted. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
Authors
- Stefan Tino Kulnik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5419-6713)
- Agnieszka Lewko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5688-0762)
- Riyaz Koheeallee
Institutions
- St George's, University of London (GB)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institut Health Promotion Research (AT)
- Coventry University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physiotherapy
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2025.101779
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.12