Table 3 Perception of HCPs about PTs’ assessment skills
Skill | PPa | NPb |
|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | |
TOP = 70 | ||
ICU chart review | 44(62.9) | 26(37.1) |
Arterial blood analysis | 39(55.7) | 31(44.3) |
DSLCC | 35(50.0) | 35(50.0) |
Hypoxemia calculation | 30(42.9) | 40(57.1) |
X-ray/CT scan | 51(72.1) | 19(27.1) |
Auscultation | 50(71.4) | 20(28.6) |
Strength of cough | 58(82.9) | 12(17.1) |
Thoracic expansion | 56(80.0) | 14(20.0) |
Percussion note | 47(67.1) | 23(32.9) |
Respiratory muscle training | 55(78.6) | 15(21.4) |
Readiness for weaning | 32(45.7) | 38(54.3) |
Readiness for mobilization | 50(71.4) | 20(28.6) |
Peripheral muscle training | 37(52.7) | 33(47.3) |
Need for humidification | 30(42.9) | 40(57.1) |