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

Locations

3
Labrador Health CentreA0P1C0, Happy Valley-Goose BayLabrador, Canada
Bonne Bay Health CentreA8A3L1, Norris PointNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Health Sciences CentreA1B3V6, St. John'sNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Sponsors and collaborators

Western University

Lead sponsor

Newfoundland Health Services

Collaborator

NLHS

Collaborator