CompletedNot Applicable

Acceptability, Barriers and Facilitators of a Communication Tool in Hospital Settings

Canada41 participantsStarted 2024-01-17

Plain-language summary

The presence of appropriate systems to promote good communication within the care team is one of the ten important characteristics identified for effective interdisciplinary work. However, the current communication systems at the Eastern Townships University Health and Social Services Centre of the Sherbrooke University Hospital (SUH), an hospital setting in Sherbrooke (Quebec, Canada), are numerous, scattered and difficult to identify quickly. The bedside magnetized posters were developed to address this issue. The use of this kind of tool should improve teamwork, communication, and patient care. As the bedside magnetized posters are now well established on the stroke and geriatric units at the SUH, it is essential to evaluate their acceptability by staff members. In addition, identifying the barriers and facilitators to their use will support the team for eventual deployment in other care environments at the SUH.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged 18 and over * employed by the SUH and working on stroke and geriatric units Exclusion Criteria: * none

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

Acceptability

Timeframe: From the time the participants begin the electronic survey to the time their answers are sent off (approx. 15 to 20 minutes). There are no cut-off points for this outcome

Barriers and facilitators

Timeframe: This outcome will be measured during the participants' focus group, which should have a duration of approx. 60 minutes. There are no cut-off points for this outcome

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05986929

SponsorUniversité de Sherbrooke

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-05

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