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A Workflow and Satisfaction Study Evaluating the Implementation of a New "Smart" Ambulatory Infusion System

Completed
Conditions
Home Healthcare Organizations Utilizing Ambulatory Infusion Pumps
Patients Requiring Infusion With an Ambulatory Infusion Pump
Interventions
Device: CADD™ Solis Medication Safety Software Administrator
Device: CADD®-Solis VIP Pump
Registration Number
NCT01997099
Lead Sponsor
Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to describe the home healthcare organization ambulatory infusion pump programming workflow and the process that was followed to introduce the new CADD®-Solis VIP System to each home healthcare organization or facility. In addition, this study will characterize the overall clinician (Phase 1) and patient (Phase 2) ease of use and satisfaction with the CADD®-Solis VIP System.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, post-market study conducted within the United States. There will be two independent components (Phases) to this study. Phase 1 will involve data collection to describe the home infusion pump programming workflow and the process that was used to introduce the new CADD®-Solis VIP System to each home healthcare organization. This phase is further broken down into data collection consisting of four parts: drug protocol library creation and development within the CADD™ Solis Medication Safety Software Administrator, pump programming, home care implementation, and overall workflow and new smart pump implementation. Phase 2 will involve data collection from patients that receive a prescription requiring use of the CADD®-Solis VIP pump.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria
  • Part 1: Licensed clinicians that would be responsible for protocol library creation at the center
  • Part 2: Individuals that are responsible for ambulatory infusion pump programming per the organization's standard operating procedure
  • Part 3: Licensed clinicians that are responsible for performing the pump set-up and implementation activities within the home setting
  • Part 4: Center personnel that are involved in the CADD®-Solis VIP System implementation process
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals that are unwilling or unable to answer questions as required by the protocol

Phase 2

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients 18 years of age or older
  • Patients prescribed a home infusion requiring use of the CADD®-Solis VIP pump
  • Patients with infusions prescribed for a minimum duration of five (5) days
  • Patient or patient's personal caregiver on behalf of the patient is willing and able to comply with the data collection requirements
  • Patient is willing and able to provide informed consent for study participation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in a concurrent study that may confound the results of this study
  • Based upon a clinician's opinion, the patient has health conditions or a psychological/cognitive status that would preclude proper participation in the study and does not have a personal caregiver available to perform study activities on behalf of the patient
  • Previous use or experience with the CADD®-Solis VIP pump

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Library CreationCADD™ Solis Medication Safety Software AdministratorIndividuals responsible for creating the drug library
Pump ProgrammingCADD®-Solis VIP PumpIndividuals responsible for programming ambulatory infusion pumps
Home ImplementationCADD®-Solis VIP PumpIndividuals responsible for implementing ambulatory infusion pumps in patients' homes
Ambulatory Infusion Pump PatientsCADD®-Solis VIP PumpPatients that receive a prescription requiring use of the CADD®-Solis VIP pump
WorkflowCADD®-Solis VIP PumpIndividual at the facility responsible for describing the workflow of processing and implementing an ambulatory infusion pump prior to and after introducing the CADD®-Solis VIP System.
WorkflowCADD™ Solis Medication Safety Software AdministratorIndividual at the facility responsible for describing the workflow of processing and implementing an ambulatory infusion pump prior to and after introducing the CADD®-Solis VIP System.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pump Programming Ease of UseDay 1 - Immediately post-enrollment

Characterize the ease of use associated with programming the CADD®-Solis VIP pump

Pump Programming ErrorsDay 1 - Immediately post-enrollment

Summarize and describe any possible programming errors

Protocol Library Creation2-6 weeks post-enrollment

Characterize the effort required to create a new drug protocol library

Describe Library Protocols and Safety Limits Utilized2-6 weeks post-enrollment

Summarize the drug protocols that were created in the library and describe the soft and hard safety limits that were utilized

Patient Training and Pump Set-up2-4 months post-enrollment

Characterize the home health nurse perception of patient training and pump set-up within the home

Characterize Training Time for the New Pump System2-4 months post-enrollment

Describe the training time associated with implementing a new ambulatory infusion pump in each step of a home healthcare organization's workflow

Workflow Changes2-4 months post-enrollment

Characterize the workflow changes that need to be implemented at home healthcare organizations when adopting the CADD®-Solis VIP System

Overall Patient/Caregiver Satisfaction with the Pump5-7 Days Post-Enrollment

Assess the overall patient/personal caregiver satisfaction with the CADD®-Solis VIP pump

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pump Ease of Use5-7 Days Post-Enrollment

Characterize the ease of use of the pump

Alarm Troubleshooting5-7 Days Post-Enrollment

Quantify the ability of the patient or caregiver to successfully troubleshoot the alarms

Number of Alarms Reported5-7 Days Post-Enrollment

Summarize the number of alarms reported

Pump Difficulties5-7 Days Post-Enrollment

Characterize any difficulties experienced with use of the pump

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Jefferson Home Infusion

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Big Sky IV Care

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Kalispell, Montana, United States

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