Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chest Physiotherapy01:24

Chest Physiotherapy

2.9K
Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) is a therapeutic technique used in respiratory care to improve ventilation, clear bronchial secretions, and enhance the efficiency of respiratory muscles. This therapy includes three primary procedures: postural drainage, percussion, and vibration. It can be performed on spontaneously breathing patients and those who are intubated and mechanically ventilated.
Purpose
CPT is primarily used for patients with excessive bronchial secretions who have difficulty clearing...
2.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[The metastatic and advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma-a separate entity or bladder cancer's younger sibling?]

Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany)·2024
Same author

Changes over time in the course of advanced pancreatic cancer treatment with systemic chemotherapy: a pooled analysis of five clinical trials from two decades of the German AIO study group.

ESMO open·2024
Same author

Treatment adherence to olfactory training: a real-world observational study.

Rhinology·2023
Same author

Successful simultaneous stenting of a pulmonary artery and vein in pulmonary vascular stenosis due to silicosis. Case report and literature review.

Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine·2023
Same author

Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) through the lens of precision oncology: a single institution perspective.

Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology·2023
Same author

Extreme weather conditions influence the frequency of epistaxis-related emergency room visits.

Rhinology·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 27, 2026

The Immersive Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping Platform for the Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
08:36

The Immersive Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping Platform for the Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Published on: July 28, 2022

5.2K

Evaluation of physiotherapy using cost-utility analysis.

M Haas

    The Australian Journal of Physiotherapy
    |July 16, 2014
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Physiotherapy offers good value for money in healthcare resource allocation. Chronic conditions like back pain show better cost-utility than acute injuries, supporting its economic benefits.

    Keywords:
    Economic value of lifeMeta-analysis, models, statisticalOutpatientsQuality of life

    More Related Videos

    Biomechanical Changes Related to Low Back Pain: An Innovative Tool for Movement Pattern Assessment and Treatment Evaluation in Rehabilitation
    06:28

    Biomechanical Changes Related to Low Back Pain: An Innovative Tool for Movement Pattern Assessment and Treatment Evaluation in Rehabilitation

    Published on: December 13, 2024

    1.8K
    The Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Robotic Therapy for the Upper Limb
    14:56

    The Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Robotic Therapy for the Upper Limb

    Published on: September 23, 2018

    8.8K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Apr 27, 2026

    The Immersive Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping Platform for the Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
    08:36

    The Immersive Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping Platform for the Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

    Published on: July 28, 2022

    5.2K
    Biomechanical Changes Related to Low Back Pain: An Innovative Tool for Movement Pattern Assessment and Treatment Evaluation in Rehabilitation
    06:28

    Biomechanical Changes Related to Low Back Pain: An Innovative Tool for Movement Pattern Assessment and Treatment Evaluation in Rehabilitation

    Published on: December 13, 2024

    1.8K
    The Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Robotic Therapy for the Upper Limb
    14:56

    The Combined Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Robotic Therapy for the Upper Limb

    Published on: September 23, 2018

    8.8K

    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Evidence-Based Practice

    Background:

    • Healthcare resource allocation necessitates cost-benefit analyses.
    • Economic evaluations are crucial for optimizing healthcare interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the cost-utility of a physiotherapy outpatient department.
    • To compare the economic benefits of physiotherapy for chronic versus acute conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Cost-utility analysis was employed.
    • Quality of life was measured pre- and post-physiotherapy for 56 patients.
    • Treatment costs were compared against patient-reported benefits.

    Main Results:

    • Physiotherapy demonstrated good value for money relative to other healthcare interventions.
    • Treatment for chronic conditions (back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis) yielded superior cost-utility.
    • Acute conditions (strains, sprains, fractures) showed less cost-utility compared to chronic ones.

    Conclusions:

    • Physiotherapy is an economically sound healthcare intervention.
    • Prioritizing physiotherapy for chronic conditions may offer better resource allocation.
    • Further studies are needed to confirm these findings within broader healthcare contexts.