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(AUT University, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists; 2008)Following major surgery pulmonary complications are an important cause of postoperative morbidity, contributing to significant increases in length of hospital stay, overall hospital costs and patient discomfort. Physiotherapy ... -
(AUT University, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists; 2007)Normal saline instillation is used by health professionals during the treatment of intubated patients within the intensive care unit, usually to enhance sputum yield. Its use is controversial; detrimental effects have been ... -
(AUT University, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists; 2009)Introduction: The Adapted Planned Behaviour Model (APBM) is a two stage psycho-social theoretical model consisting of initiation or decision-making, and maintenance or rehabilitation behaviours. The initiation phase includes ... -
(AUT University, New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists; 2007)Objective: To systematically review research that has investigated the relationships between psychosocial factors, adherence and outcomes of rehabilitation following ACL injury/reconstruction. Methods: A systematic ... -
(AUT University, BMJ Publishing Group; 2006)Background: Many lower limb disorders are related to calf muscle tightness and reduced dorsiflexion of the ankle. To treat such disorders, stretches of the calf muscles are commonly prescribed to increase available ... -
(AUT University, New Zealand Medical Association; 2008)In response to the recent debate on barefoot running and walking of children published in the New Zealand Herald1 we have put together an argument relating to the pros and cons based on current evidence. There is very ... -
(AUT University, British Thoracic Society (BTS) BMJ Publishing Group; 2008)Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) result in increased morbidity and mortality after lung resection. Pulmonary risk factors such as predicted lung function have been studied extensively. The contribution ... -
(AUT University, Australian Physiotherapy Association; 2008)This research is an empirical study to ascertain the progress of accounting harmonisation in Chinese GAAP with the IFRS after the implementation of the latest 2006 ASBE. Three research questions are addressed and developed. ... -
(AUT University, BioMed Central Ltd; 2009)Background At diagnosis, 16% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may have foot joint involvement, increasing to 90% as disease duration increases. This can lead to joint instability, difficulties in walking and limitation ... -
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