Using a mobile app to speed up lab result access in a pediatric emergency department
Effectiveness of a Mobile App (PIMPmyHospital) in Reducing Therapeutic Turnaround Times in an Emergency Department: Protocol for a Pre-Post Intervention Study
NA · Pediatric Clinical Research Platform · NCT05557331
This study tests if using a mobile app can help doctors in a children's emergency department get lab results faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pediatric Clinical Research Platform (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Geneva, Canton of Geneva and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05557331 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Patients In My Pocket in my Hospital' (PIMPmyHospital) mobile app in reducing the time it takes for pediatric emergency department staff to access laboratory results. Conducted in a tertiary pediatric emergency department in Switzerland, the study compares the time taken to acknowledge lab results before and after the app's implementation. The primary outcome is the mean elapsed time in minutes between lab result delivery and acknowledgment by clinicians. The study involves a pre-post design with data collected over an 18-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include postgraduate residents in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine fellows, and registered nurses working in the pediatric emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the pediatric emergency department staff or those outside the age range of 18 years will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly reduce the turnaround time for accessing critical lab results, improving patient care in emergency situations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mobile applications to enhance clinical efficiency, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any postgraduate residents pursuing a \<6 years residency in pediatrics. * Any pediatric emergency medicine fellows. * To be registered nurses from the pediatric emergency department. * Participation agreement. Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Geneva, Canton of Geneva and 1 other locations
- Geneva Children's Hospital, Geneva University Hospitals — Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
- Geneva Children's Hospital, Geneva University Hospitals — Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Johan N Siebert, MD
- Email: Johan.Siebert@hcuge.ch
- Phone: +41 79 553 40 72
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Therapeutic Turnaround Time, Information technologies, Mobile Applications, Laboratory Result Delivery, Therapeutic turnaround time, Information Storage and Retrieval, Hospital Communication Systems