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Clinical Decision-Making and Guideline Alignment Among Brazilian Physical Therapists: Evidence From Standardized Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Vignettes.

PubMed / J Eval Clin Pract · 2026-08-31 · By Fernandes LFRM, Cardoso BTA, Paranhos DB, et al. · Journal of evaluation in clinical practice

A study using standardized clinical vignettes examined how Brazilian physical therapists make decisions when managing carpal tunnel syndrome and whether their choices align with established practice guidelines. Researchers found notable variation in clinical decision-making among practitioners, raising questions about guideline adherence in real-world PT practice. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in translating evidence-based recommendations into consistent clinical care for this common condition.

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