PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS: WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW?

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159522503015

• Palavras-chave: Immunocompromised, Physiotherapeutic intervention, Respiratory physiotherapy, Multidisciplinary treatment.

• Keywords: Immunocompromised, Physiotherapeutic intervention, Respiratory physiotherapy, Multidisciplinary treatment.

• Abstract:

  Immunocompromised patients, such as those undergoing cancer treatment, transplants or autoimmune diseases, are immunologically fragile and predisposed to infections and systemic complications. Immunocompromised patients are particularly vulnerable to complications and require special care, including physiotherapy interventions to improve their quality of life and promote rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to demonstrate, through a literature review, the role of physiotherapists in immunocompromised patients, analyzing the benefits and intervention strategies used. In this context, physiotherapy plays a crucial role, promoting functional rehabilitation, preventing complications and improving quality of life.  The approach must be individualized, taking into account factors such as nutritional status, comorbidities, level of fatigue and associated risks. Close monitoring during sessions is essential to avoid overload and adverse events. Therefore, as pointed out in the studies, physiotherapy in immunocompromised patients is not limited to physical rehabilitation, but integrates multidisciplinary strategies, contributing to the maintenance of immunological and functional homeostasis. Future studies are needed to consolidate specific protocols and explore the effects of innovative interventions in this population.