What factors do physical therapists consider when determining patient prognosis: A mixed methods study
Matthew P. Smith,
Brad Tracy,
Jason Soncrant
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionA prognosis provides valuable information to expected progress and anticipated outcome over the course of care. Although it is known that physical therapists can accurately prognose, it is unknown what factors are utilised in clinical practice.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic domains and factors that influenced a PT's clinical reasoning processes.DesignMixed Methods Design, affirming the prognostic ability of the physical therapists and the qualitative exploration … Show more
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