Patient Experiences of Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in General Practice

NCT03416608 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: GULD-patient questionnaire
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 579
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study in part of a larger cohort study (clinical trials ID number: NCT03375333) that examine the use of ultrasound in general practice. In the present study patient experiences, with use of ultrasound in the consultation at the general practitioners office, will be explored through a questionnaire.

Conditions

Ultrasound; General Practice

Keywords

ultrasound; patient experience; diagnostic test; general practice; family medicine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Information

  This domain will be explored through the following questions: Were you informed about the purpose of the ultrasound examination? Were you informed about the difference between a specialist ultrasound and a GP ultrasound? Were you informed about the result of the ultrasound examination?

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

• Influence on the consultation

  This domain will be explored through the following questions: Did you think the ultrasound examination was a natural part of the consultation? Did you think the ultrasound examination was disruptive in the consultation? Did the ultrasound examination influence the relationship between the GP and you? Do you think ultrasound made a difference in the consultation?

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

• Diagnostic reassurance

  This domain will be explored through the following questions: Do you feel more thoroughly examined after the ultrasound examination? Do you have a better understanding of your health problem after the ultrasound examination? Do you feel more at ease after the ultrasound examination? Has your confidence in the GPs diagnosis changed after the ultrasound examination? Has the ultrasound examination changed your feeling of being taken seriously?

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

• Patient satisfaction

  This domain will be explored through the following questions: Was your overall experience with ultrasound in the GP's office positive or negative? Would you recommend ultrasound in the GPs office to others? Do you think ultrasound is a service improvement in the GP's office? Do you think ultrasound is a quality improvement in the GP's office?

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Associations between GP confidence in the diagnosis and patients sense of diagnostic reassurance

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

• Associations between GP confidence in the diagnosis and patients experience of improved care

  assessed immediately after the ultrasound examination

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will take place in 20 different general practices in Denmark where the GPs use POC-US. The participating GPs will try to include all patients were they use POC-US in the consultation. Patients must provide written, informed consent before any study procedures occur (see Appendix 1 for sample Informed Consent Form). Only patients assigned to the GPs practice can participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

• \- All patients, who the GP intends to examine with POC-US.
• Patient not willing or able to give informed consent
• Patients previously included in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aalborg University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Research unit for general practice in Aalborg,department of clinical medicine Aalborg university

Aalborg, 9220, Denmark

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Andersen CA, Brodersen J, Rudbaek TR, Jensen MB. Patients' experiences of the use of point-of-care ultrasound in general practice - a cross-sectional study. BMC Fam Pract. 2021 Jun 18;22(1):116. doi: 10.1186/s12875-021-01459-z.

  PMID: 34144701 DERIVED

Study Officials

• Martin Bach Jensen, Professor, GP, PhD

  Aalborg University

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 10, 2018
• First Posted: January 31, 2018
• Study Start: January 15, 2018
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2018
• Study Completion: September 2, 2018
• Last Updated: December 12, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-12

Locations

DK (1)