Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examinations
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Joint Diseases
- Interventions
- Other: Dictation for exam documentationOther: Computer based template for exam documentation
- Registration Number
- NCT00988546
- Lead Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 37
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
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Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled:
- for examination of more than two joints,
- with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Dictation for exam documentation exam documentation performed using dictation 2 Computer based template for exam documentation exam documentation performed using computer based template
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method disability exam report quality upon completion of report, generally within 3 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method disability exam encounter time upon creation of report disability exam report data entry time upon creation of report disability exam patient satisfaction following exam
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
VA Medical Center
🇺🇸Nashville, Tennessee, United States