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. 2011 Jan 20;63(1):34–44. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2009-30

Table 3.

Round 1 Results: Streamlined Clinical Phenomena

Clinical Phenomenon / Item Suggested by
(n)
Secretion clearance / Airway clearance / Cough / Suctioning 23
Breath sounds / Auscultation findings 22
Mobility/Ambulation 22
Oxygen saturation (SpO2) / Pulse oximetry 19
Respiratory rate 12
Signs of respiratory distress / Work of breathing / Observation / Breathing effort 7
Oxygen requirements 5
Chest X-ray / Radiological evidence 5
Pain / Pain control 5
Upper-extremity movement /  Range of motion 4
Respiratory pattern / Breathing pattern 3
Activity tolerance / Level of activity 2
Heart rate 2
Activities of daily living 1
Adherence to recommended treatment plan 1
Bed mobility 1
Blood pressure 1
Chest wall mobility 1
Clinical exam 1
Dyspnea 1
Education 1
Exercise capacity 1
Family readiness to assume CR care if ongoing 1
Home environment 1
Level of function 1
Posture 1
Potential for recurrence of acute respiratory deterioration 1
Temperature 1
Therapy routine 1