An unblinded, randomised, controlled trial to assess patient care and outcomes of standard outpatient care and telephone consultation.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: People who have been referred to a Nephrologist and ongoing care; kidney disease; Renal and Urogenital - Kidney disease; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000741785
• Lead Sponsor: ambour General Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-07-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patient referred to the SCHHS renal service and triaged (as per triage guidelines) as category 2 or 3
2.Age >18
3.Patient able to give informed consent
4.GP gives informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patient or GP declines consent for the study
2.Specialist or GP decision on clinical grounds that standard care would be more appropriate
3.Interpreter required
4.Severe cognitive impairment
5.Pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility of Recruitment. This will be assessed on the number of patients recruited (up to 60) before 36 months time frame. Study Coordinator will keep a diary of recruitment barriers and or issues for discussion at 3 monthly trial progress meetings. [36 Months after recruitment first commences]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient and GP satisfaction for standard and telemedicine clinics. Questionnaires will be issued to patients and GP's after each visit<br>[Baseline, 6 month, 12 month 18 month and 24 month timepoints];Patient travel time for standard and telemedicine clinics. Recording where and how (ie: car, bus, taxi) patient travelled from and to at each visit timepoint.<br>[Baseline, 6 month, 12 month 18 month and 24 month timepoints];Patient's clinical progress. Assessed by blood and urine test results and examination of blood pressure. [Base line, 6 month, 12 month, 18month and 24 month time points];Consultation time for standard and telemedicine clinics, time will be recorded at commencement and completion of each visit<br>[Base line, 6 month, 12 month, 18month and 24 month time points]