Reliability and validity of a new postoperative track assessment tool (PoTra-tool) as a decision-making aid: A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative instruments supporting decision-making for optimal care level are lacking.

Objectives

This study tested the reliability/validity of the postoperative track assessment tool (PoTra-tool) in a postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) and a specialised peri-operative intermediate care unit (IMCU).

Design

A prospective observational study.

Setting

The PoTra-tool consists of two visual analog scales that rate estimated indication (VASi) and benefit (VASb) of care in an IMCU. The tool was tested on day 0 in both units of a Swiss university hospital, and on day 1 in the IMCU.

Participants

Raters were nurses with two levels of competency (noncertified or certified) and physicians with three levels of competency (noncertified, certified, consultan

SUBMITTER: Perret L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316343 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature