KCE-16011: Evidenzbasierte Entscheidungshilfe zur Verordnung von Labortests in der Allgemeinmedizin - ELMO
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Title |
The effect of evidence-based order sets within a CPOE (computerised physician order entry) system on the quantity and quality of laboratory test ordering in family practice: a cluster randomised trial (KCE-16011) |
Participants (P) |
Patients from primary care physicians (GPs) affiliated to one of three collaborating laboratories in the Leuven, Ghent or Antwerp regions |
Intervention (I) |
Evidence-based order sets for laboratory tests based on indication, implemented within a computerised physician order entry (CPOE) system |
Control (C) |
CPOE without evidence-based laboratory test order sets |
Outcome (O) |
Percentage of appropriate laboratory tests, volume of tests ordered, percentage of missed diagnoses. |
Trial Design |
Cluster randomised controlled trial |
Sample Size |
300 physicians randomized, data collected for 12 000 patients |
Trial duration |
2 years |
Budget |
1.8 million € (incl. VAT) |
Status |
Closed - follow up complete |
Sponsor |
UZ Leuven – KU Leuven |
Chief Investigator |
Prof Dr Bert Aertgeerts, |
Trial coordinator |
Dr Nicolas Delvaux, |
External Partners |
Prof Dr An De Sutter, |
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Laboratory Anacura, Evergem |
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Medisch Centrum Huisartsen (MCH), Leuven |
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Algemeen Medisch Labo (AML), Antwerpen |
Protocol | published |
Linkage of data methods | |
Report | Final CSR report |
Publication |