Guideline Development Group

Action Statement 2: SCREEN FOR RISK OF VTE.

Physical therapists should screen for risk of VTE during the initial patient interview and physical examination (Evidence Quality: I; Recommendation Strength: Strong)

Action Statement Profile

Aggregate Evidence Quality: Level I

Benefits: Prevention and/or early detection of LE DVT

Risk, Harm and Cost: Adverse effects of prophylaxis interventions

Benefit-Harm Assessment: Preponderance of benefit over harm

Value Judgments: None

Intentional Vagueness: Physical therapists should work within their healthcare system to determine specific algorithms or risk assessment models to use.

Role of Patient Preference: None

Exclusions: None