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Exploring clinical reasoning in physical and occupational therapists treating frail older adults in skilled nursing facilities: a Delphi study.

Sep 2026 · Age and Ageing · Vol 55 9 · 0 citations
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A three-round Delphi method to generate expert consensus on the reasoning strategies therapists employ in SNF practice provides a foundation for developing frailty-focused education, clinical pathways and interdisciplinary guidelines to support high-quality rehabilitation in SNFs.

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