Physiotherapy Procedure for Post Abdominal Surgery

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgement

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC) would like to express its deepest appreciation to staff in all the medical rehabilitation institution in the country who have participated in writing this procedure. Their remarks, comments and feedback were very helpful. Special thanks go to the following staff:

Nafien Al Kharousi

Khoula Hospital

Salha Al Busaidi

Royal Hospital

Samiya Al Raisi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Jokha Al-Abrawi

Al Nahdha Hospital

Saada Al Suqri

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

Asaad Al- Qasmi

Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care

Acronyms:

MOH

Ministry of Health

PPC

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

SMART

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed

MDT

Multidisciplinary Team

1 - Introduction