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Study NCT ID:
NCT00129064
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-04-24
First Post:
2005-08-09
Brief Title:
Improving the Outpatient Referral Process With Electronic Communications
Sponsor:
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Organization:
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Improving the Outpatient Referral Process With Electronic Communications
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2007-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
An electronic referral application will be developed and integrated into the existing outpatient information system The primary goal of this software is to improve the quality and coordination of patient care by increasing physician-to-physician communication The investigators anticipate that improved communications will also enhance physician and patient satisfaction and provide cost savings These outcomes will be formally evaluated following implementation of the application
Detailed Description:
A trial will be performed to test and quantify the benefits of electronic referrals Primary care physicians PCPs from 2 community-based clinics will be recruited for enrollment The control group will initiate referrals using the pre-existing paper forms physician-to-physician communication can occur by e-mail phone or mail at the discretion of the referring physician as is currently the standard Physicians randomized to the intervention arm will be asked to use the electronic application for every referral during the study period For 6 months every new referral initiated within the study groups will be assessed for the completeness of patient information and timing of feedback to the referring physician via physician surveys In addition a subgroup of patients in the control and intervention arms will be surveyed to assess the impact of the intervention on patient satisfaction with the referral process
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20010373 | None | None | None |