Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)
 What are Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are based on a systematic review of the evidence and published by APTA sections, or by other health care associations, organizations, and societies, not by individuals. Guidelines are provided to assist in clinical decision making, not to take the place of clinician judgment.
Development of guidelines process through APTA
The APTA assists section and academy development of clinical practice guidelines through a program that provides support and funding, including an annual CPG workshop. APTA supports the development of CPGs to reduce unwarranted variation in care and improve the value of care.
Proposals for a CPG are due to APTA in October and July of every year. Selected proposals are reviewed and then selected ~ 2 months later. Funding(from the APTA) is $9,000 per proposal. For more information regarding proposals contact APTA
What clinical practice guidelines have also been written by members of the APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy? 
Currently published guidelines through Academy:
2014 publication of Oxygen:
2016 version of VTE guidelines
Updated VTE (2022 publication)
2020 publication of Heart Failure Guidelines:
Which CPGs are in progress?
CPGs in process:
- CPG for Physical Therapist Management of Critically Ill Patients in the ICU
- CPG for Rehabilitation of Patients following Post-Acute Cardiovascular Events or Surgeries in the Home Setting
- CPG for Exercise Testing in Physical Activity
- CPG for Obstructive Lung Pathologies
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