Physical Therapy Research

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* 1. Which of the following "algorithms" or "clinical prediction rules" have you heard of?

Ottawa Ankle Rules

Clustering Tests for Cervical Radiculopathy (Spurlings Test, Decompression Test, Upper Nerve Tension Test, etc)

Wells Criteria for DVT

Canadian Cervical Spine Rules

Algorithms from Continuing Education Courses (FMS/SFMA, PRI, FRC, McKenzie, etc)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Consider the following examples of "algorithms" or "clinical prediction rules", along with any additional algorithms that you may be familiar with:

- Ottawa Ankle Rules
- Clustering Tests for Cervical Radiculopathy (Spurlings Test, Decompression Test, Upper Nerve Tension Test, etc)
- Wells Criteria for DVT
- Canadian Cervical Spine Rules
- Algorithms from Continuing Education Courses (FMS/SFMA, PRI, FRC, Mckenzie, etc)

In general, do you find these types of algorithms to be useful for clinical practice?

Yes

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* 3. Which of the following "algorithms" or "clinical prediction rules" have you committed to memory?

Ottawa Ankle Rules

Clustering Tests for Cervical Radiculopathy (Spurlings Test, Decompression Test, Upper Nerve Tension Test, etc)

Wells Criteria for DVT

Canadian Cervical Spine Rules

Algorithms from Continuing Education Courses (FMS/SFMA, PRI, FRC, McKenzie, etc)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Consider the following treatment algorithm published in the research journal "Spine" (Flynn 2002):

If low back pain patients are positive for 4 or more of the following criteria, there is a 95% probability of a success in response to spinal manipulation:

- Lumbar hypomobility
- Hip Internal Rotation > 35 degrees
- Duration of symptoms < 16 days
- FABQ score < 19
- No radiating symptoms distal to knee

If the patient tests positive for 3 or less of these criteria, the likelihood of success in response to spinal manipulation decreases to 45%.

I find these types of clinical prediction rules to be useful.

I do not find these types of clinical prediction rules to be useful.

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* 5. Which of the following do you find to be barriers to the adoption of "algorithms" or "clinical prediction rules" in practice:

Difficult to remember

Time-consuming or inconvenient to review algorithm criteria during treatment sessions

Difficult to stay up-to-date with algorithm changes or relevant research studies

Difficult to know which circumstances to use these algorithms or where they fit into the big picture

I do not trust the validity of these algorithms

I do not find algorithms to add anything useful to my clinical practice

Joining a new clinic or PT setting typically requires learning an entirely new set of algorithms

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Consider the following algorithms, along with any additional algorithms you may use in clinical practice:

- Ottawa Ankle Rules
- Clustering Tests for Cervical Radiculopathy (Spurlings Test, Decompression Test, Upper Nerve Tension Test, etc)
- Wells Criteria for DVT
- Canadian Cervical Spine Rules
- Algorithms from Continuing Education Courses (FMS/SFMA, PRI, FRC, Mckenzie, etc)

If a mobile app were available that allowed for therapists to input patient information into preprogrammed algorithms, and then instantly receive the outcomes of the algorithm along with relevant assessment, treatment, or referral guidelines, would you find this useful?

Yes

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* 7. If a mobile app were available to assist therapists with treatment algorithms, would you like the ability to add in your own algorithms or would you like the algorithms to be pre-built for you?

I would like to use my own algorithms and would not use pre-built algorithms

I would use pre-built algorithms but would not take the time to create my own algorithms

I would like the ability to use both self-generated and pre-built algorithms

I would use neither self-generated nor pre-built algorithms

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* 8. How many hours per week do you currently spend with patient Documentation?

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* 9. If a mobile app were available to input verbal or touch-box stimulated values during an assessment or treatment session and use this information to create auto-generated Patient Documentation, would you find this useful?

Yes

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* 10. If an app were available that generated Patient Documentation reports based off of input obtained during a session, how many hours per week do you anticipate this would save you?

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* 11. If an app were available to assist therapists with treatment algorithms or Patient Documentation generation, would you prefer to input information using verbal commands or prepopulated touch boxes?

I would prefer verbal commands, but would also use touch boxes

I would prefer touch boxes, but would also use verbal commands

I would use verbal commands but would not use touch boxes

I would use touch boxes but would not use verbal commands

I would not use verbal commands or touch boxes

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* 12. If an app were available to assist therapists with treatment algorithms or Patient Documentation, what features would you most like to see?

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* 13. Are you aware of any currently existing apps or technological services that assist with algorithms or Patient Documentation? If so, what are their names?

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* 14. What do you believe would be a fair price for an app that assisted with treatment algorithms and saved time with patient Documentation?

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* 15. During PT sessions, which of the following technological devices do you have access to:

Smart Phone

Tablet

Computer

Other (please specify)