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Table 2 Arrangement and results of Delphi-process

From: Development and validation of the Efficacy Safety Score (ESS), a novel tool for postoperative patient management

Questions in modified Delphi process

Answer given with consensus, >80% concordance, n = 10. (% agreement).

1. To make a judgment of a patient’s postoperative condition during the first 24 h after surgery, what clinical information do you need?

Blood Pressure (100)

Breathing Frequency (100)

Pain (100)

Pulse Frequency (100)

Diuresis (90)

Level of Consciousness (90)

Nausea (90)

Oxygen Saturation (80)

2. How will you assess and enter a patient’s pain postoperatively?

Numeric Rating Scale/Visual Analogue Scale at rest (100)

Numeric Rating Scale/Visual Analogue Scale during movement/coughing (100)

3. How will you assess and enter the degree of mobilization of a patient after surgery?

Mobilized in bed/sitting in bed (100)

Walk some steps with/without support (100)