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The aim is to standardize the intervention of a multidisciplinary vascular access team, through the construction of an action protocol.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_med-2026-1405_abs_003\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This mixed-method study used an exploratory, descriptive qualitative approach followed by a quantitative Delphi technique to reach expert consensus. Twenty healthcare professionals participated in the qualitative phase, while twenty experts, all trained in ultrasound-guided vascular access, were involved in the quantitative\u00a0phase.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_med-2026-1405_abs_004\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The qualitative analysis revealed the need for a structured protocol addressing device selection, patient assessment, and activation criteria. The quantitative phase achieved 100\u202f% consensus on the proposed interventions, leading to the construction of a validated flowchart for VAT actions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_med-2026-1405_abs_005\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A consensus-based protocol was successfully developed, integrating evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus. 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