80000 Participants Needed

Evidence-Based Practice Education for Dizziness

(DIZZTINCT2 Trial)

KK
HN
Overseen ByHuong Nguyen, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to improve the care of patients with dizziness in emergency departments by educating doctors and patients about the best practices for diagnosis and treatment. Doctors will receive training through online courses, websites, and printed materials, while patients will get personalized information through a website. The goal is to reduce unnecessary tests and ensure effective treatment.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is the educational intervention for dizziness safe for humans?

The research does not provide specific safety data for the educational intervention for dizziness, but it suggests that continuing medical education (CME) generally aims to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality, which implies a focus on safety.12345

Is the educational intervention for dizziness safe for humans?

The research on Continuing Medical Education (CME) suggests that it is generally safe, as it focuses on improving physician skills and patient care without direct physical interventions on patients.12345

How does the Evidence-Based Practice Education for Dizziness treatment differ from other treatments for dizziness?

This treatment is unique because it focuses on educating healthcare providers using evidence-based practice (EBP) methods to improve their decision-making and care quality for dizziness. Unlike traditional treatments that may rely solely on medication or physical therapy, this approach emphasizes the importance of continuous medical education to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.26789

How does the Evidence-Based Practice Education for Dizziness treatment differ from other treatments for dizziness?

This treatment is unique because it focuses on educating healthcare providers through evidence-based practice education, aiming to improve their clinical decision-making and patient care for dizziness. Unlike traditional treatments that may involve medication or physical therapy, this approach enhances the knowledge and skills of clinicians, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.26789

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment used in the clinical trial titled 'Evidence-Based Practice Education for Dizziness'?

There is evidence that Continuing Medical Education (CME) can improve patient outcomes, especially when it includes a combination of activities like evidence-based routines and new skills training. This suggests that educational interventions, like those used in the trial, may help improve dizziness management by enhancing both clinician and patient knowledge and practices.1251011

What data supports the effectiveness of this treatment for dizziness?

There is evidence that Continuing Medical Education (CME) can improve patient outcomes, especially when it includes a combination of activities like evidence-based routines and new skills training. This suggests that the educational interventions for dizziness management could be effective in improving patient care.1251011

Who Is on the Research Team?

HN

Huong Nguyen, PhD

Principal Investigator

Kaiser Permanente

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Kevin Kerber, MD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University

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Will Meurer, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 who've been discharged from certain emergency departments in the last 48 hours with a primary diagnosis of dizziness or related vestibular disorders. Participants must be Kaiser Permanente members, speak English or Spanish, and able to consent. Those with severe trauma, previous study enrollment, or inability to consent are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

Discharged home from ED or Observation from one of 14 Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) Emergency Departments within the last 48 hours (Enrolled population)
Continuous health plan membership in the last 31 days prior to the encounter
I was diagnosed with dizziness or balance issues as my main health problem.

Exclusion Criteria

I am able to understand and agree to participate in research.
Prisoners
I have been diagnosed with a major injury.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Pre-Intervention

Initial no intervention period to establish baseline data

Varies

Intervention

Randomized staggered intervention at EDs with CME sessions and patient education materials

11 waves
Multiple visits across 14 EDs

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for documentation of DHT/CRM and dizziness disability using DHI

4 weeks
Weekly computerized surveys

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • CME Educational Intervention
  • Study Developed Educational Materials for Patients
Trial Overview The study tests how well evidence-based practices for managing dizziness (like BPPV) are implemented in emergency departments. It uses an enhanced strategy developed from prior research and assesses its effectiveness through a stepped-wedge design and randomized patient-level dissemination.
How Is the Trial Designed?
6Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group 6: Post-CME with Chart Review OnlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Physicians in hospitals that have received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Eligible patient will have their medical records abstracted to assess the main study outcome
Group II: Group 5: Post-CME with Standard Patient CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Physicians in hospitals that have received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Patients have not receive the DIZZTINCT educational intervention
Group III: Group 4: Post-CME with Patient EducationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Physicians in hospitals that have received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Patients have receive the DIZZTINCT educational intervention
Group IV: Group 1: Pre-CME with Patient EducationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Physicians in hospitals that have not received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Patients have received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention
Group V: Group 2: Pre-CME with Standard Patient CareActive Control1 Intervention
Physicians in hospitals that have not received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Patients have not received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention
Group VI: Group 3: Pre-CME with Chart Review OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Physicians in hospitals that have not received the DIZZTINCT educational intervention. Eligible patient will have their medical records abstracted to assess the main study outcome

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
891
Recruited
2,659,000+

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Collaborator

Trials
377
Recruited
190,000+

Kaiser Permanente

Collaborator

Trials
563
Recruited
27,400,000+

University of Michigan

Collaborator

Trials
1,891
Recruited
6,458,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Qualitative analysis is underutilized in assessing outcomes in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), despite its potential to provide deep insights into learning and behavior changes.
The paper highlights the importance of understanding the contextual factors, such as norms and motivations, that influence education outcomes for both clinicians and patients, suggesting that qualitative methodologies could enhance the evaluation of educational programs aimed at improving patient health.
Qualitative Outcomes in CME/CPD: Exploring Non-Linear Contexts and Lived Experiences in Patient-Directed Interventions.Howson, A., Turell, W.[2021]
Current evaluations of continuing medical education (CME) typically focus on participation, satisfaction, knowledge, behavior, and patient outcomes, but there is a lack of studies connecting costs and effectiveness to improved quality of care.
In a competitive environment for educational resources, incorporating cost into CME evaluations can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and value of these programs, helping to justify the resources spent.
Continuing medical education costs and benefits: lessons for competing in a changing health care economy.Mazmanian, PE.[2019]
Continuous Medical Education (CME) has been shown to improve patient outcomes, especially when it includes a combination of evidence-based routines, new skills, and team training.
Healthy and well-trained staff are crucial for delivering better care, and addressing staff burnout is important for both patient safety and staff well-being, suggesting that CME should be integrated into quality and patient safety organizations.
[Continuous medical education and patient safety].Escher, C., Felländer-Tsai, L.[2019]

Citations

Qualitative Outcomes in CME/CPD: Exploring Non-Linear Contexts and Lived Experiences in Patient-Directed Interventions. [2021]
Continuing medical education costs and benefits: lessons for competing in a changing health care economy. [2019]
[Continuous medical education and patient safety]. [2019]
Can rational prescribing be improved by an outcome-based educational approach? A randomized trial completed in Iran. [2019]
Effectiveness of continuing medical education. [2022]
Sharing collaborative designs of tobacco cessation performance improvement CME projects. [2011]
Does CME work? An analysis of the effect of educational activities on physician performance or health care outcomes. [2019]
Does Access to Point-of-Care Medical Information Improve Trauma and General Surgeons' Clinical Knowledge in a Middle-Income Country? A Mixed-Methods Study with Random Assignment. [2023]
Effective medical education: insights from the Cochrane Library. [2022]
Professional medical education approaches: mobilizing evidence for clinicians. [2023]
[Educational strategies to modify physician behaviours and health care outcomes]. [2019]
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