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Decision Algorithm for Vital Sign Assessment in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting

NCT07258030 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-12-02

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Summary

Brief Summary The goal of this observational study is to develop consensus-based criteria for when vital sign assessment (VSA) should be performed in outpatient physical therapy settings. The primary purpose is to identify clinical signs, symptoms, and other factors that inform decision-making for VSA to improve patient safety and guide treatment progression.

Main Questions:

1. Which clinical characteristics indicate that vital signs should be assessed during outpatient physical therapy?
2. Which clinical characteristics indicate that vital signs do not need to be assessed?

Study Design:

This study uses a three-round electronic Delphi (e-Delphi) process to achieve expert consensus.

Comparison:

Researchers will compare responses across rounds to determine agreement and stability of criteria for inclusion in a decision algorithm.

Participants:

Licensed physical therapists with ≥5 years of clinical experience in outpatient settings.

Procedures:

Participants will:

Complete three rounds of online surveys via Qualtrics. Round 1: Suggest signs, symptoms, and factors for assessing or not assessing vitals.

Round 2: Rank importance of these factors on a 5-point Likert scale and suggest additional items.

Round 3: Review aggregated results and finalize consensus on criteria.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

E-Delphi

Description: Round 1: Participants provide open-ended responses identifying signs, symptoms, and factors influencing decisions to assess or not assess vital signs. Round 2: Participants rank the importance of these factors using a 5-point Likert scale and may suggest additional items. Round 3: Participants review aggregated results and finalize consensus on criteria for inclusion in a decision algorithm. Mode of Delivery: Online survey via Qualtrics. Duration: Each round will remain open for 3 weeks, with reminder emails sent during weeks 1 and 2.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Youngstown State University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-21
Primary Completion
2026-03-31
Completion
2026-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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