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Study NCT ID:
NCT00138073
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2014-06-30
First Post:
2005-08-26
Brief Title:
Effectiveness of a Computer Application in Improving Pulmonary Artery Catheter Waveform Interpretation
Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Organization:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effectiveness of a Web-Based Computer Application in Improving Pulmonary Artery Catheter Waveform Interpretation Among Nurses and Physicians
Status:
TERMINATED
Status Verified Date:
2014-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
The study was terminated because of lack of resources to complete it
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Skill with pulmonary artery catheter PAC waveform interpretation is inadequate among physicians and nurses We the investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a web-based computer program to assist physicians and nurses in PAC waveform interpretation We will study the effectiveness of this program on improving the interpretation of waveforms on a computer-based test
Detailed Description:
The pulmonary artery catheter PAC guides diagnosis and treatment in the intensive care unit ICU but studies have shown that physicians and nurses collectively have inadequate skill in interpreting PAC waveforms We have developed a Web-based application that provides physicians and nurses with rapid access to relevant PAC-related content for use in patient care situations The application begins with a visual index that assists clinicians in the recognition of both normal and abnormal waveforms and provides waveform-specific links to concise advice on making accurate pressure measurements troubleshooting system problems and avoiding complications of catheter use Initial evaluation will consist of a before-and-after trial to determine whether the application improves test performance in the areas of waveform recognition accuracy of measurement and appropriateness of action Once the resource is in production we will electronically log usage and survey users to evaluate the extent and effect of actual utilization
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