CompletedNot Applicable

PEWS Implementation in an LMIC Setting

Palestinian Territories1,850 participantsStarted 2019-09-01

Plain-language summary

The PEWS implementation study will be undertaken with the following objectives: 1. Assess the effectiveness of implementation of PEWS and resuscitation training to identify patients at risk for clinical deterioration and to impact the frequency of clinical interventions made by treating providers on these patients. 2. Assess the effectiveness of implementation of PEWS and resuscitation training to impact time sensitive clinical interventions made on patients at risk for clinical deterioration. 3. Assess the impact of implementation of PEWS and resuscitation training on length of stay for patients admitted to the pediatric oncology ward.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients eligible for the study are defined as pediatric patients (between birth and 12 years of age) admitted and subsequently discharged from the pediatric oncology ward in Beit Jala, Palestine and Gaza City, Palestine between March 2019 to June 2020 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded if they are not admitted to inpatient status. No oncology outpatients such as those in the infusion program will be included.

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

Elevated Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04180306

SponsorBoston Children's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-31

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