Randomised trial of an internet-based evidence-based medicine continuing education intervention
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN00946598 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN00946598 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | MOP-53096 |
- Submission date
- 01/09/2005
- Registration date
- 24/02/2006
- Last edited
- 18/04/2008
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Sharon Straus
Scientific
Scientific
Toronto Western Hospital
New East Wing 8-418
399 Bathurst St
Toronto
M5T 2S8
Canada
| Phone | +1 416 603 5963 |
|---|---|
| sstraus@mtsinai.on.ca |
Study information
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Not specified |
| Study type | Not Specified |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | We anticipate that an internet-based evidence-based medicine (EBM) course that is targeted for specific medication compared to traditional CME will lead to increased use of specific medications. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Health Sciences II Research Ethics Board, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (5 April, 2002). |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Stroke and Diabetes - continuing medical education (CME) study |
| Intervention | Group 1. Online course on evidence-based medicine where the topic studied is related to stroke. There are ten sessions and we ask the family physician to complete this course within 6 months. Group 2. Online course on evidence-based medicine where the topic is related to diabetes. There are ten sessions and we ask the family physician to complete the course within 6 months. Group 3. Mailed materials where there is a practice guideline on stroke and a hard copy of a slide presentation on stroke (traditional CME). We ask the family physician to complete the readings within 6 months. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | The proportion of appropriate patients who receive a prescription for statins 12 months after the completion of the study intervention i.e. the online course or completion of readings. |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. The proportion of patients with coronary heart failure (CHF) who receive beta-blockers 2. The proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation who receive prescriptions for warfarin at 6, 12, and 24 months after the study intervention 3. Physician satisfaction with the CME online course and the readings will be evaluated |
| Overall study start date | 15/05/2004 |
| Completion date | 31/03/2007 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 350 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. In practice for at least one year 2. Will be in practice for the next year 3. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years old, either sex 4. 50% of the clinical practice are adults 5. Access to the internet 6. Able to converse and read in English |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Cannot speak English 2. Participating in another EBM CME study 3. Retiring from clinical practice witihin one year of the study onset 4. Permission denied for viewing prescription practices |
| Date of first enrolment | 15/05/2004 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/03/2007 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Canada
Study participating centre
Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto
M5T 2S8
Canada
M5T 2S8
Canada
Sponsor information
University of Toronto (Canada)
University/education
University/education
27 Kings College Circle
Toronto
M5S 1A1
Canada
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/03dbr7087 |
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Funders
Funder type
Research organisation
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (Canada) - http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca (ref: MOP-53096)
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
