Effect of Telemedecine on Post-trauma Pain Medication Adherence After Discharge From Emergency Departement
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Pain
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
- Enrollment
- 1350
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Visual analog scale after 7 days of follow-up
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The impact of telemonitoring on patients' adherence to post trauma pain treatment , their satisfaction and pain relief after discharge from the ED.
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized trial . Participants are recruited from the emergency departement of Fattouma Bourguiba Monastir. This study is a seven day three-arm parallel group trial . Participants inculded are aged more than 16 years old who presented to the ED for minor trauma and discharged with analgesic treatment. They are randomized to one of two trial TM intervention groups (SMS and TM) or usual care group (control) in a 1 :1 :1 allocation ratio. For all inculded patients, demographic characteristics were collected as well as clinical examination findings. The interventional care provided at the ED was mentioned. At ED discharge the pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was evaluated and the analgesic treatment prescribed was noted.
Investigators
Pr. Semir Nouira
chief of the Emergency departement in CHU fattouma Bourguiba Monastir , PhD
University of Monastir
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age \>16 years old with minor trauma and discharged with an analgesic treatment.
- •Included patients should have regular access to a mobile phone ,were able to interact with SMS or could do so with help of a relative.
- •Patients who accepted to participate to the study.
- •No contraindication to analgesic medication
Exclusion Criteria
- •Swallowing disorder or inability to swallow.
- •Unsuitable for follow-up.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Visual analog scale after 7 days of follow-up
Time Frame: at seven day after ED discharge .
Patient's adherence to analgesics treatment which was assessed by calling patients or by sending SMS in day 2, day 4,and day 7 in SMS group and the telemonitoring group respectively.
Secondary Outcomes
- Likert scale(at seven day post ED discharge .)