Tru-Vu Tool for Wrist Fracture X-Rays
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study has two primary aims: 1) to determine whether a novel wrist x-ray positioning aid can be implemented within 3 different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador, and 2) to determine the ability of the tool to improve patient positioning in wrist x-rays. It will also learn about the number of repeat x-rays required with or without the use of the tool and radiographer confidence. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Will the implementation of the Tru-Vu differ between an urban health center, rural clinic, and remote regional hospital?
2. Can the Tru-Vu improve the positioning procedure for radiographers performing wrist x-rays, resulting with more useful x-rays.
Researchers will compare x-rays before and after the implementation of the tool as well as between centers.
Technologist participants will:
* Use the tool during the positioning procedure for wrist x-rays.
* Provide feedback regarding tool use and perceived implementation barriers and facilitators.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for radiology technologists who perform wrist x-rays at three different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Patients with wrist fractures may be involved as part of routine care, but the main participants are the staff using the new positioning tool.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation
Implementation of the Tru-Vu wrist positioning aid across different healthcare centers
Follow-up
Collection of additional radiographs and feedback on tool use
Post-follow-up
Post-follow up survey to assess sustainability and tool use
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Trial Overview
The study tests a new device called the Tru-Vu Wrist Positioning Aid and related training to see if it helps radiographers take better wrist x-rays. The tool's use will be compared before and after its introduction across urban, rural, and remote hospitals.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Radiographs will be retrospectively collected and compared to radiographs captured after the implementation of the tool. Additional radiographs will be collected over a 6-month follow-up period.
Radiographs will be retrospectively collected and compared to radiographs captured after the implementation of the tool. Additional radiographs will be collected over a 6-month follow-up period.
Radiographs will be retrospectively collected and compared to radiographs captured after the implementation of the tool. Additional radiographs will be collected over a 6-month follow-up period.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Western University
Lead Sponsor
Newfoundland Health Services
Collaborator
NLHS
Collaborator
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