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NCT Number: NCT00988546

Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examinations

The purpose of this study is to compare C&P examination reports performed using a Compensation and Pension Examination Program (CPEP) computerized, templated documentation tool to a customary examination performed and then report dictated in quality, completeness, timeliness and veteran satisfaction.

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Key information

Conditions

Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VA Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2637, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects for the current study included veterans scheduled for C&P examination of two or fewer joints at VA TVHS.
  • No ethnic or racial group or gender was excluded.

Exclusion criteria

  • Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled:
  • for examination of more than two joints,
  • with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints

Treatment and study plan

Computer based template for exam documentation

Other

exam documentation performed using computer based template

Dictation for exam documentation

Other

exam documentation performed using dictation, the standard practice

Primary outcomes

  1. disability exam report quality

    Time frame: upon completion of report, generally within 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. disability exam report data entry time

    Time frame: upon creation of report

  2. disability exam encounter time

    Time frame: upon creation of report

  3. disability exam patient satisfaction

    Time frame: following exam

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Computerized Template Entry for C&P Examinations

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2005
Study completion
2005
First posted
Oct 2, 2009
Registry last updated
Oct 2, 2009

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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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