Medical Note Access for Hospitalized Children
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Access to medical notes for hospitalized children?
Research shows that when hospitalized patients, including children, have access to their medical notes, they feel more informed about their condition, experience less anxiety, and engage more in their care. This suggests that sharing medical notes can be beneficial for patients and their families.12345
How is the treatment of accessing medical notes for hospitalized children different from other treatments?
This treatment is unique because it involves giving parents and caregivers real-time access to their child's medical notes during hospitalization, which is not a standard practice in pediatric care. This approach aims to improve communication and engagement between healthcare providers and families, unlike traditional treatments that focus solely on medical interventions.12567
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test if giving parents access to their child's medical notes on a bedside tablet:* helps them get more involved in their care* helps identify safety concernsParents of hospitalized children will be randomly assigned to either use the Bedside Notes tool or follow usual care.To see if this approach improves care and safety, researchers will measure:* note access* parent-reported safety concerns* overall experiences
Research Team
Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for parents of children who are currently hospitalized. It aims to see if giving these parents access to their child's medical notes can increase involvement in care and help spot safety issues.Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Parents are provided with a tablet to access their child's medical notes during hospitalization
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Access to medical notes
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Collaborator
Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings (PRIS) Network
Collaborator