The influence of pulse oximetry on decision-making in general practice.

Recruiting

• Conditions: dyspnoea; saturatiemeter; pulse oximetry; general practitioner; dyspneu; huisarts

• Registration Number: NL-OMON24542
• Lead Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen

Brief Summary

Schermer T, Leenders J, in 't Veen H, van den Bosch W, Wissink A, Smeele I, Chavannes N. Pulse oximetry in family practice: indications and clinical observations in patients with COPD. Fam Pract 2009 Dec;26(6):524-31.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

Possession of a pulse oximeter and/or use a pulse oximeter regularly during out of office hours.

Exclusion Criteria

Previous involvement in the development of the patient cases used in this research.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage of change in decisions regarding patient management, including prescription of medication, change in current doses of medication, use of oxygen and referral to the hospital.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
evel of confidence about the preferred decisions regarding patient management, measured on a scale of one to ten.