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Area of Science:

  • Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • Clinical decision support

Background:

  • Oxygen therapy is crucial for acutely ill adults.
  • Standardized tools for oxygen titration are needed.
  • Physiotherapist expertise is key in managing oxygen therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a preliminary clinical decision-making tool (CDMT).
  • To assist physiotherapists in titrating oxygen for acutely ill adults in Ontario.
  • To evaluate the initial usability and sensibility of the CDMT.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi technique was used with 14 experienced cardiorespiratory physiotherapists.
  • Four rounds of questionnaires were conducted to identify and refine factors for oxygen titration.
  • The usability of the preliminary CDMT was evaluated in a clinical context.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was reached on 89 factors, forming the preliminary CDMT.
  • The overall tool achieved a high sensibility score (mean 6/7).
  • Most individual components scored ≥5.4, indicating good usability.

Conclusions:

  • A preliminary CDMT for oxygen titration was successfully developed.
  • The tool is perceived as highly comprehensible and globally sensible by experts.
  • Further research is required to validate its clinical applicability and sensibility.