Joint Diseases
Conditions
Keywords
Disability Evaluation, Joint Diseases, Joint Disability
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare C&P examination reports performed using a Compensation and Pension Examination Program (CPEP) computerized, templated documentation tool to a customary examination performed and then report dictated in quality, completeness, timeliness and veteran satisfaction.
Interventions
OTHERComputer based template for exam documentation
exam documentation performed using computer based template
OTHERDictation for exam documentation
exam documentation performed using dictation, the standard practice
Sponsors
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects for the current study included veterans scheduled for C&P examination of two or fewer joints at VA TVHS. * No ethnic or racial group or gender was excluded.
Exclusion criteria
* Veterans were excluded if they were scheduled: 1. for examination of more than two joints, 2. with other requested exam protocols in addition to joints
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| disability exam report quality | upon completion of report, generally within 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| disability exam report data entry time | upon creation of report |
| disability exam encounter time | upon creation of report |
| disability exam patient satisfaction | following exam |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed