Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program (NCT03296280) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation of Implementation of a National Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training Program
United States116 participantsStarted 2016-10-03
Plain-language summary
This VA QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative will evaluate the impact of an immersive Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Course on provider skill acquisition and retention; the frequency of POCUS use by trained providers; and the barriers/facilitators to POCUS in the VHA. Data sources include pre- and post-course assessment tools, medical coding data, and course evaluations. Providers that participate in the POCUS Training Course will be compared to control providers from wait-listed facilities. Additionally, participating facilities vs. wait-listed facilities for the POCUS Training Course will be compared. Findings from this project will guide ongoing efforts of the investigators' operating partners, VA Specialty Care Centers of Innovation (SCCI) and the VA Simulation Learning and Research Network (SimLEARN), to develop a national POCUS training program and facilitate implementation of POCUS use system-wide in the VA healthcare system.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Chief of staff desires POCUS training for his/her facility
. \>=2 Service Chiefs from emergency medicine, critical care medicine, or hospital medicine desire training for his/her physicians, AND
. \>=1 portable ultrasound machine(s) available to physicians within these services
Exclusion criteria
. Chief of staff does not desire POCUS training for his/her facility
. \<2 Service Chiefs from emergency medicine, critical care medicine, or hospital medicine desire training for his/her physicians, OR
. No portable ultrasound machine(s) available to physicians within these services
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Frequency of Point-of-care Ultrasound Use for Diagnostic and Procedural Applications at Baseline and 6-9 Months