Back to resultsEvaluation of Computerized Template Entry for Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examinations
Primary Purpose
Joint Diseases
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Computer based template for exam documentation
Dictation for exam documentation
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Joint Diseases focused on measuring Disability Evaluation, Joint Diseases, Joint Disability
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects for the current study included veterans scheduled for C&P examination of two or fewer joints at VA TVHS.
- No ethnic or racial group or gender was excluded.
Exclusion Criteria:
Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled:
- for examination of more than two joints,
- with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints
Sites / Locations
- VA Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Other
Experimental
Arm Label
1
2
Arm Description
exam documentation performed using dictation
exam documentation performed using computer based template
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
disability exam report quality
Secondary Outcome Measures
disability exam report data entry time
disability exam encounter time
disability exam patient satisfaction
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT00988546
First Posted
September 30, 2009
Last Updated
October 1, 2009
Sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00988546
Brief Title
Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examinations
Official Title
Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for C&P Examinations
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2005 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2005 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2005 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Name of the Sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare C&P examination reports performed using a Compensation and Pension Examination Program (CPEP) computerized, templated documentation tool to a customary examination performed and then report dictated in quality, completeness, timeliness and veteran satisfaction.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Joint Diseases
Keywords
Disability Evaluation, Joint Diseases, Joint Disability
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
37 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
exam documentation performed using dictation
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
exam documentation performed using computer based template
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Computer based template for exam documentation
Intervention Description
exam documentation performed using computer based template
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Dictation for exam documentation
Intervention Description
exam documentation performed using dictation, the standard practice
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
disability exam report quality
Time Frame
upon completion of report, generally within 3 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
disability exam report data entry time
Time Frame
upon creation of report
Title
disability exam encounter time
Time Frame
upon creation of report
Title
disability exam patient satisfaction
Time Frame
following exam
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects for the current study included veterans scheduled for C&P examination of two or fewer joints at VA TVHS.
No ethnic or racial group or gender was excluded.
Exclusion Criteria:
Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled:
for examination of more than two joints,
with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Theodore Speroff, PhD MS PhD
Organizational Affiliation
VA Medical Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
VA Medical Center
City
Nashville
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
37212-2637
Country
United States
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