Managing Complexity Across the Continuum: Metro, Regional and Community Care of a Patient with a Home-Ventilated Tracheostomy with Post-Polio Syndrome. This case presentation follows the complex journey of a patient with post-polio syndrome and a long-term tracheostomy. It explores the physiotherapy management from acute to subacute in tertiary, regional, and community settings and will discuss the challenges of ventilator weaning, discharge planning, and transition to home. The presentation demonstrates the importance of collaborative care, clinical reasoning, and continuity of physiotherapy management in supporting safe, patient-centred outcomes across the continuum of care.
Dakota Mutch is a Physiotherapist currently working in a rotational role at Princess Alexandra Hospital, with experience across a range of acute and outpatient clinical settings. Dakota has a strong clinical interest in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and cancer services, with a focus on delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care for individuals with complex health conditions. Alongside clinical practice, Dakota has been involved in research within both vestibular and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, contributing to projects aimed at improving patient outcomes and informing best practice. Dakota is passionate about translating research into clinical care and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient recovery and quality of life.
Kate Barry, APAM is a Senior Physiotherapist at the Toowoomba Hospital currently working across the acute inpatient wards, with additional experience in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She has a broad clinical background spanning both inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy, with expertise in acute cardiorespiratory and pelvic health physiotherapy. Kate has a strong interest in research, clinical service development, and education. She is passionate about supporting the ongoing development and upskilling of physiotherapy staff, particularly within paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Andrew Kim, APAM is a Senior Physiotherapist at Toowoomba Hospital currently working within the Toowoomba Physiotherapy Acute Access Clinic. He has experience across tertiary and regional health services, with a clinical background spanning critical care and a range of medical, surgical, and neurological specialties. In his current role, he delivers respiratory outpatient services, has led the establishment of a rapid access pulmonary rehabilitation program for Darling Downs Health, and contributes to the development of the Pre-Admission Clinic model for the New Toowoomba Hospital. At the time of this case study, Andrew was working within the Intensive Care Unit at Toowoomba Hospital.
Cardiorespiratory National Group
06/07/2026
1.0 Hour
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