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NCT Number: NCT04529447

Response of Korean Medicine Hospital to COVID-19

The objectives of this study are to report the response strategy to prevent COVID-19 spread implemented at a Korean medicine hospital, and the satisfaction survey results regarding its preventive measures.

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Key information

Conditions

Covid19 COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Seoul, 06110, South Korea

About this study

The objectives of this study are (1) to report the response strategy to prevent COVID-19 spread implemented at a Korean medicine hospital situated in Seoul, Korea, (2) to describe patient visit trends compared to the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases during the COVID-19 peak in February - April 2020, and (3) to provide results of a satisfaction survey regarding its preventive measures.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Inpatients hospitalized at Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine during March 23-25, 2020
  • Outpatients visiting Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine during March 23-25, 2020

Exclusion criteria

  • Visitors visiting Jaseng Hospital of Korean medicine during March 23-25, 2020 for purposes other than treatment

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

The patient satisfaction survey consisted of 8 items, including 7 Likert scale questions and 1 multiple choice question.

Primary outcomes

  1. Satisfactory service regarding hospital response to COVID-19

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Multiple choice question on satisfactory service regarding hospital response to COVID-19, if any

Secondary outcomes

  1. Feelings of apprehension regarding hospital visits

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of feelings of apprehension before hospital visits due to COVID-19

  2. Medical staff wearing of facial masks and hand hygiene

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of maintenance of wearing of facial masks and hand hygiene in medical staff

  3. Cleanliness and sterilization of hospital facilities

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of cleanliness and sterilization of hospital facilities with regard to COVID-19 spread prevention

  4. Convenience and accessibility of hand sanitizers

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of convenience and accessibility of hand sanitizers

  5. Helpfulness and readability of posters and stand-up banners

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of helpfulness and readability of posters and stand-up banners with COVID-19 information in the hospital

  6. Satisfaction with hospital safety measures for COVID-19

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of satisfaction with hospital safety measures for COVID-19

  7. Recommendation of hospital to friends and family

    Time frame: Baseline (time of current visit)

    Likert scale question on level of recommendation of this hospital to friends and family concerned with visiting hospitals due to COVID-19

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Hospital Operational Response Strategy and Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Spine-specialty Korean Medicine Training Hospital

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Aug 27, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 22, 2022

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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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