Actively Recruiting
Targeted EHR-based Communication of Diagnostic Uncertainty in the ED
Led by Thomas Jefferson University · Updated on 2025-04-16
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
138 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
Thomas Jefferson University
Lead Sponsor
N
Northwestern University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of the clinical trial is to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness and the implementation feasibility of the Targeted EHR-based Communication about Uncertainty (TECU) strategy in improving the quality of care transitions from the emergency department (ED) to home. The overall specific aims related to the trial are to test the preliminary effectiveness of TECU compared to standard of care in reducing patient uncertainty and return ED visits and evaluate the adoption of TECU, exploring patient and clinician barriers and facilitators to TECU implementation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Targeted EHR-based Communication of Diagnostic Uncertainty in the ED
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- English language speaking
- Assigned a symptom-based diagnosis in the electronic health record clinical impression
- Planned for discharge from the emergency department during the enrollment visit
- Able to complete follow-up assessments at 2 and 30 days
- TECU electronic health record alert activates during the discharge process
You will not qualify if you...
- Under the age of 18 years
- Non-English speaking
- Clinically unstable, psychologically impaired, intoxicated, or unable to provide informed consent as judged by research staff
- Admitted to the hospital
- Unable to complete follow-up assessments at 2 and 30 days
- Previously enrolled in this study during a prior emergency department visit
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kristin L Rising, MD, MS
CONTACT
A
Amanda MB Doty, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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