Establishing Consensus on Key Constructs for Physical Therapists’ Readiness as Clinical Instructors: Development of the Clinical Instructor Readiness Tool

The CIRT supports clinician self-assessment and professional development in preparation for the CI role. It provides a structured, consensus-based approach to guided readiness. Despite limitations such as participant attrition during the Delphi process, the study offers a valuable framework for improving clinical education. Further research is needed to validate and expand the tool's use in various settings.