Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examinations

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Joint Diseases

• 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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-05
• Primary Completion: 2005-07
• Study Completion: 2005-07
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-30
• Status Verified: 2009-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-10-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-10-01
• Study First Posted: 2009-10-02
• Last Update Posted: 2009-10-02

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

• Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled:

  1. for examination of more than two joints,
  2. with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

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