Teleconsultation Toolkit for Burns
(ACTUATE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores ways to improve teleconsultation (virtual consultations) for burn patients. Researchers aim to understand health providers' perspectives on using these virtual tools and identify factors that enhance their effectiveness, particularly during emergencies or long-term care. They will test a specialized toolkit to improve teleconsultation. The trial seeks healthcare professionals who provide burn care at specific centers and hospitals. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that could enhance patient care and provider efficiency.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this teleconsultation toolkit is safe for burn patients?
Research has shown that teleconsultation for burn care is safe and effective. Studies have found that telehealth, including teleconsultation, helps doctors and nurses better assess and manage burn injuries. This approach can improve treatment accuracy and might reduce the need for hospital visits. Mobile phones and apps facilitate the sharing of patient information and images, enabling doctors to diagnose and plan treatment remotely.
No major safety issues have been reported with teleconsultation. The primary goal is to enhance communication and care, not to introduce new medical treatments. Therefore, the focus remains on ensuring the technology is reliable and user-friendly for both patients and doctors. Overall, teleconsultation for burns appears to be a safe option that enhances care and convenience.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Actuate-CBC study because it aims to gather detailed insights from healthcare professionals through REDCap surveys and one-on-one interviews. Unlike traditional clinical treatments that focus on physical interventions, this study emphasizes understanding and improving the experiences and practices of burn care clinicians. By using secure electronic surveys and in-depth interviews, the study seeks to capture a wide range of perspectives and reach data saturation, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for burn patients. This approach is innovative because it prioritizes clinician input, potentially leading to more tailored and effective care strategies in burn management.
What evidence suggests that this teleconsultation toolkit is effective for burn care?
This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of teleconsultation tools for burn care. Research has shown that telehealth can enhance care for burn patients by helping doctors assess and treat burns more effectively. Studies indicate that telemedicine aids in prioritizing treatment, estimating burn size and severity, and quickly planning appropriate care. It also allows doctors to use images and videos to better understand burn wounds, leading to improved decision-making. Additionally, virtual follow-up care can save patients time and money without compromising quality. Overall, telemedicine proves to be a valuable tool in enhancing burn treatment.12346
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Implementation Intervention
Designing and testing the effectiveness of a tailored burn teleconsultation toolkit intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the effectiveness of the teleconsultation toolkit intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Tool kit
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
The study team will use REDCap to send an IRB approved secure electronic survey
The study team plans to do about 18-23 one-on-one interviews with clinicians (burn care nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists) or will progress until data saturation is reached.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Utility of Telehealth Platforms Applied to Burns Management
Studies suggest that telehealth allows better perception of triage, more accurate estimation of the TBSA, and resuscitation measures in the management of acute ...
Study Details | NCT05917652 | The Actuate-CBC Study
The study results will lead to more robust national crisis, wartime, and disaster response plans, improve quality of burn care, and decrease morbidity and ...
Teleconsultation Using Mobile Phones for Diagnosis and ...
Due to the visual nature of burn wounds, burn care has a tradition of utilizing image- and video-based telemedicine to enhance clinical practice and improve ...
Journal of Burn Care & Research | Oxford Academic
The evidence for telemedicine's effectiveness in improving initial burn care is compelling. Patients whose caregivers use telemedicine ...
Virtual burn care – Friend or foe? A systematic review
Virtual care may improve assessment and triage of patients with burn injuries. •. Routine follow-up via virtual care may save cost/travel without hindering ...
A Smartphone App and Cloud-Based Consultation System for ...
We developed an interactive mobile phone application that enables transfer of both patient data and pictures of a wound from the point-of-care to a remote ...
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