Clinical Decision Support for Respiratory Infections
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on evaluating a tool for prescribing antibiotics for respiratory infections.
What data supports the effectiveness of the iCPR system treatment for respiratory infections?
How is the iCPR system treatment different from other treatments for respiratory infections?
The iCPR system is unique because it integrates clinical prediction rules (CPRs) into an electronic health record, allowing registered nurses to lead the decision-making process for treating low-acuity acute respiratory infections. This approach aims to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, which is a common issue with traditional physician-driven models.678910
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study evaluates the effects of a novel integrated clinical prediction tool on antibiotic prescription patterns of nurses for acute respiratory infections (ARIs). The intervention is an EHR-integrated risk calculator and order set to help guide appropriate, evidence-based antibiotic prescriptions for patients presenting with ARI symptoms.
Research Team
Devin Mann, MD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients aged 3-70 with sore throat and 18-70 with cough, seen at participating clinics. Nurses prescribing treatment must work at least half-time, be licensed, use the clinic's EHR system regularly, and see a sufficient number of patients to maintain skills.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Training and Implementation
Clinic personnel receive online and in-person training on the iCPR tool, followed by implementation of the intervention
Evaluation
Evaluation of the iCPR tool's effectiveness in reducing antibiotic prescriptions and its adoption by nurses
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- iCPR system
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Collaborator