REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU) (NCT06304493) | Clinical Trial Compass
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REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU)
United States240 participantsStarted 2024-03-25
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency of use of incentive spirometry during the stay in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) increases with visual and auditory electronic reminders, as compared to not having those reminders.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 100 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* be 18 years or older;
* have undergone a surgical procedure at the University of Colorado Hospital under general anesthesia;
* have incentive spirometry ordered by their provider, or incentive spirometry must be part of the study site's standard-of-care which is implemented by hospital staff;
* not have severe hearing or impaired visual acuity deficiency, in that they cannot hear or see the audible and visual signal of the InSee monitor.
Exclusion Criteria:
* have a severe hearing or visual acuity impairment that prevents them from hearing or seeing the audible and visual signals of the InSee monitor;
* have the inability to perform incentive spirometry due to refusal, cognitive impairment, neuromuscular weakness, anatomical or any other reasons (e.g., tracheotomy, oral surgery, unable to hold incentive spirometry device);
* are a part of a vulnerable population (e.g., pregnant, minors, prisoners).