Desenvolvimento de um website para avaliação fisioterápica respiratória, cardiovascular e em terapia intensiva: physiomeasure

Abstract

The physiotherapist’s job can be optimized in terms of time and accuracy of information with the use of computational / information technology resources such as websites, online platforms and applications. This study aimed to develop a website for physical therapy evaluation through the use of questionnaires, scales and functional tests validated for Brazil and related to the areas of respiratory, cardiovascular and intensive care physiotherapy. For the selection of assessment instruments and functional tests, a systematic review was performed at PubMed and LILACS using descriptors related to clinical evaluation, contemplating different outcomes. The website was structured using Google Site, and the programming codes were written in HTML and Javascript. 824 studies were found and, after screening by reading the title, abstract and full text, 29 studies remained. Of the 29 instruments 9 were for respiratory assessment, 8 cardiovascular, 6 used in intensive care, 5 assessed sleep disorders and 1 assessed functioning regardless of health condition. We selected 12 functional tests that generally assess muscle strength, functional capacity and exercise capacity. In the final version of the PhysioMeasure website prototype, the contents were organized in a Main Menu and Submenus. In the Main Menu, 6 tabs were inserted which when selected, the user is directed to the scale and questionnaire submenu of the respective chosen area. The developed version is a prototype of a website with a responsive designer (PhysioMeasure) containing scales, questionnaires and functional tests to assess cardiovascular and respiratory conditions as well as critical care conditions, which are of clinical use to the physiotherapist.