Tru-Vu Wrist Positioning Aid Multi-Center Implementation Within NLHS

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWestern University

About this trial

This study has two primary aims: 1) to determine whether a novel wrist x-ray positioning aid can be implemented within 3 different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador, and 2) to determine the ability of the tool to improve patient positioning in wrist x-rays. It will also learn about the number of repeat x-rays required with or without the use of the tool and radiographer confidence. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Will the implementation of the Tru-Vu differ between an urban health center, rural clinic, and remote regional hospital? 2. Can the Tru-Vu improve the positioning procedure for radiographers performing wrist x-rays, resulting with more useful x-rays.

Researchers will compare x-rays before and after the implementation of the tool as well as between centers.

Technologist participants will:

* Use the tool during the positioning procedure for wrist x-rays. * Provide feedback regarding tool use and perceived implementation barriers and facilitators.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be proficient in English (reading/writing)

Must have been referred for wrist imaging at one of the following healthcare centers: Health Sciences Center (St. John's, NL), Bonne Bay Health Center (Norris Point, NL), or Labrador Health Center (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL).

Disqualifiers

Incapable of providing informed consent

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Tru Vu tool and training

Treatment groups

1,800 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Western University

Lead sponsor

Newfoundland Health Services

Collaborator

NLHS

Collaborator