Alvarado Score in the Meta Department

The project aims to determine the frequency of use of the Alvarado score among emergency department physicians at facilities in Villavicencio, Colombia. The information will be collected using a self-directed survey with items assessing awareness, compliance, and systematic recording of the Alvarado score among patients with abdominal pain and suspected acute appendicitis, as predictors of illness and severity.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis (Diagnosis) Abdomen, Acute Abdominal Pain Acute Appendicitis Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Disease Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio

Villavicencio, Meta Department, 50001, Colombia

About this study

Introduction: Early detection of appendicitis in the emergency department is vital for prompt treatment and the prevention of complications. The Alvarado score is a diagnostic tool designed to predict the probability of appendicitis in adults. Publications about the use of the Alvarado score are limited. Understanding how frequently a predictive score is used is essential for promoting its adoption. This study aimed to assess the frequency with which emergency department physicians in healthcare facilities in the Meta Department use the Alvarado score.

Methodology: Between August 2019 and January 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with physicians (N = 125) who voluntarily participated from five hospitals in the area.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Graduated physician
Working in the emergency department
Attending adult poppulation

Exclusion criteria

Attending exclusive maternal population

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Awareness

Time frame: 30 days

Complete identification of all items of the Alvarado score

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Alvarado Score in the Emergency Department of Hospitals in the Meta Department, Colombia. A Cross-sectional Study

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Jan 27, 2026
Registry last updated: Jan 27, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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