Table 4 Perceived effectiveness of ACTs (n (%); N physiotherapists treating adults = 64, N physiotherapists treating paediatrics = 13)
Technique | Very effective or effective | Neutral or N/A | Ineffective or not effective at all |
|---|---|---|---|
Active cycle of breathing technique | |||
Adult | 58 (90) | 5 (8) | 1 (2) |
Paediatric | 12 (92) | 1 (8) | 0 (0) |
Autogenic Drainage | |||
Adult | 49 (76) | 14 (22) | 1 (2) |
Paediatric | 10 (78) | 2 (15) | 1 (8) |
Deep breathing exercises | |||
Adult | 34 (53) | 24 (38) | 6 (9) |
Paediatric | 8 (61) | 5 (38) | 0 (0) |
Directed huffing (Forced Expiration Technique) | |||
Adult | 61 (95) | 3 (5) | 0 (0) |
Paediatric | 12 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Postural Drainage (Head Down Tilt) | |||
Adult | 22 (35) | 27 (42) | 15 (23) |
Paediatric | 2 (15) | 4 (31) | 7 (54) |
Modified Postural Drainage (no Head Down Tilt) | |||
Adult | 46 (72) | 11 (17) | 7 (11) |
Paediatric | 7 (54) | 5 (39) | 1 (8) |
Manual vibration | |||
Adult | 46 (74) | 12 (20) | 4 (6) |
Paediatric | 11 (85) | 2 (15) | 0 (0) |
Mechanical vibration | |||
Adult | 9 (14) | 42 (68) | 12 (18) |
Paediatric | 3 (23) | 8 (63) | 2 (14) |
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure device | |||
Adult | 62 (97) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) |
Paediatric | 12 (92) | 1 (8) | 0 (0) |
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure bubble/bottle | |||
Adult | 53 (83) | 10 (15) | 1 (2) |
Paediatric | 11 (85) | 1 (8) | 1 (8) |
Positive Expiratory Pressure mask or mouthpiece | |||
Adult | 58 (90) | 6 (10) | 0 (0) |
Paediatric | 12 (92) | 1 (8) | 0 (0) |
Percussion | |||
Adult | 44 (69) | 17 (26) | 3 (5) |
Paediatric | 13 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Physical exercise | |||
Adult | 64 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Paediatric | 12 (92) | 1 (8) | 0 (0) |
Positioning | |||
Adult | 54 (86) | 7 (11) | 2 (3) |
Paediatric | 8 (67) | 4 (33) | 0 (0) |
Sustained maximal inspiration | |||
Adult | 21 (34) | 30 (48) | 11 (18) |
Paediatric | NA | NA | NA |