Regional and Facility Differences in Interventions for Mastitis by Australian Physiotherapists

Abstract

Background: Little information has been documented regarding interventions for mastitis by Australian physiotherapists. It is currently not known if physiotherapy interventions vary across Australian regions and types of healthcare facilities. Research aims: (1) To identify the interventions used by Australian physiotherapists treating mothers with mastitis and (2) to determine the variability in interventions used across regions and facilities. Methods: A retrospective observational design was used. A sample of case records of mothers with mastitis was identified (N = 192). These case records documented physiotherapy interventions for mastitis in hospitals and private physiotherapy practice..