A multi-modal intervention to improve care of the severely ill in Uganda

A complex intervention to improve implementation of World Health Organization guidelines for diagnosis of severe illness in low-income settings: a quasi-randomized trial from Uganda

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN46976783

Enrollment

6000

Registered

2017-05-18

Start date

2014-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-12-07

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Conditions

Severe illness conditions as defined by WHO Quick Check+ (shock, sepsis, severe respiratory distress, altered mental status) Signs and Symptoms Severe illness conditions

Interventions

This study consists of a behavioral intervention to improve health care worker performance. The intervention is comprised of three modalities: clinical mentoring by an expert in severe illness care, c

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 14 years and over 2. Admitted to the general medical wards through the casualty department at each health facility

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those whose primary admitting diagnosis is an emergent surgical or obstetrical condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Vital sign collection and diagnosis of severe illness conditions, determined via review of medical charts, at time of hospital admission	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Vital status, specifically mortality, determined via review of medical charts, at the time of hospital discharge	—

Countries

Uganda

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026