RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06359587

Re-Purposing the Ordering of Routine Laboratory Tests in Hospitals in British Columbia

Re-Purposing the Ordering of Routine Laboratory Testing in Hospitalized Medical Patients in British Columbia

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

700,000 participants

Start Date

May 6, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hospital Acquired Condition

Summary

The goal of this stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial is to assess the impact of a laboratory test overuse intervention bundle on laboratory test utilization in 6 health authorities (16 hospitals) in British Columbia. The main question it aims to answer is if the intervention bundle, inclusive of healthcare provider and patient engagement tools, can be effectively implemented for hospitalized medical inpatients in 16 hospitals across BC and reduce laboratory test over-use. Researchers will compare hospital clusters that receive the intervention at different (sequential) time points to see if there are significant changes in the measured outcomes after the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Laboratory test overuse (LTO) Bundle for people with hospital acquired condition. The study is currently recruiting participants at 4 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALLaboratory test overuse (LTO) Bundle

Key Components of the LTO Bundle: Educational materials, including an online module, clinical decision support tool, provision of lab utilization (Audit and Feedback) reports for healthcare providers. Patient engagement tools, such as videos and educational infographics. System level implementation tools adapted to the local context, including EMR-based tools and order set changes, etc.