PHYSICAL THERAPY IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS: A SISTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Emergency is the critical or potentially critical patient input environment in the hospital network. The physiotherapist, for a long time, was a caregiver for the emergency team; But today, in some services, it is a fundamental component of this team. The insertion of the physiotherapist in the emergency teams is not yet consolidated depending on the need for each service. Objective: To describe the role of physiotherapist in emergency units (UE). Methodology: It was a systematic review, where six scientific articles were analyzed. English, Spanish and Portuguese publications were used as references in the following electronic databases: MEDLINE (Pubmed), LILACS and SciELO. Results: The physiotherapist employs all available methods and techniques, within his / her area of action, in the process of patient improvement and analysis of the results obtained in the therapy. The influence of the insertion of the physiotherapist in the EU on the length of hospital stay in patients with peripheral musculoskeletal injuries, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders shows a reduction in the length of stay of these patients without adverse effects. However, there is still uncertainty about regulation and political and educational actions are needed to clarify and support this area of clinical practice, based on appropriate clinical evidence. Conclusion: The physiotherapeutic approach in the EU is associated with a reduction in the need for hospitalization, an increase in patient satisfaction and a decrease in pain.