Physiotherapie in der Palliative Care

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the approaches and self-understanding of physiotherapy with severely ill and dying individuals. Scientifically grounded and practice-oriented, it explains the objectives and treatment options of physiotherapeutic interventions. It addresses symptom complexes such as dementia, weakness, anxiety, pain, shortness of breath, edema, fatigue, and constipation, as well as the psychosocial, communicative, ethical, and spiritual aspects that are so important in palliative care. Numerous patient examples illustrate how physiotherapy can be applied to individuals in their final stage of life - from early stages to the terminal phase. New in the 2nd edition: completely revised and updated based on current evidence and guidelines, with additions to the medical and pharmacological foundations, and new chapters on topics including constipation, exercise therapy in palliative care, grief, smart technology, dignity, and the ICF.