NCT00129064

Brief Summary

An electronic referral application will be developed and integrated into the existing outpatient information system. The primary goal of this software is to improve the quality and coordination of patient care by increasing physician-to-physician communication. The investigators anticipate that improved communications will also enhance physician and patient satisfaction and provide cost savings. These outcomes will be formally evaluated following implementation of the application.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2005

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 9, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 11, 2005

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2005

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

April 24, 2007

Status Verified

April 1, 2007

First QC Date

August 9, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2007

Conditions

CommunicationInterprofessional Relations

Keywords

ReferralsQuality of careAmbulatory careElectronic medical recordReferral communication

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Percentage of referral requests with complete information

  • Percentage of referrals with timely information exchanged

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Physician satisfaction

  • Patient satisfaction

Interventions

Electronic referral systemBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Any referral initiated by a PCP at the study sites for a patient to go to a specialist for the first time

You may not qualify if:

  • Referrals for repeat specialist visits or referrals not initiated by a PCP

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Brigham and Women's

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Communication

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Tejal K Gandhi, MD

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2005

First Posted

August 11, 2005

Study Start

November 1, 2005

Study Completion

March 1, 2007

Last Updated

April 24, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-04

Locations

US(1)