Risk Management in Primary Care (NCT06484933) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Risk Management in Primary Care
France100 participantsStarted 2024-07-05
Plain-language summary
The proposed research is a prospective, non-comparative study based on a qualitative method, comprising a literature review followed by 2 successive series of Focus Groups with users and healthcare professionals of primary care in the French AURA region. The 2 Focus Group phases will make it possible to :
* propose an operational definition of the notion of a professional team in primary care (validation by consensus between the participants of the first 4 Focus Groups based on the definitions in the literature)
* describe the ways in which risks are managed in primary care teams (qualitative analysis of the contributions made by the participants in the next 12 Focus Groups organized in 12 primary care teams)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Healthcare professional
* Healthcare professional over 18 years of age, registered with the professional association on which he/she depends and holding an RPPS identification number with care activity as part of a coordinated practice, within a legally formalised care team working on a territorial health project, or care activity within a care team that is not legally formalized but defined as an entity bringing together ≥ 4 different professionals to care for the same patient.
* Most care provided on an outpatient basis
* Care activity in the AURA region
* Agreement to participate in the focus group Users
* Any user of the healthcare system over the age of 18
* Consulting a healthcare professional from a team included in the research
* Agreement to participate in the focus group
Exclusion Criteria:
Healthcare professional
* Primary care healthcare professional with a specific exclusive practice that does not form part of the overall management of a patient (e.g. homeopathy, mesotherapy, acupuncture, etc.) Users
* Persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision
* Adults under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship)
* Persons not affiliated to a social security scheme or beneficiaries of a similar scheme
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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Operational definition of the notion of a professional team in primary care in the France, by means of focus groups and validation by consensus.