Can the use of a Link-Worker improve Attendance for Diabetic Retinal Screening in the Asian population of Coventry and Warwickshire?
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN79653731 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN79653731 |
| Protocol serial number | 1 |
| Sponsor | University of Warwick, Medical School (UK) |
| Funder | University of Warwick, Medical School (UK) |
- Submission date
- 22/11/2007
- Registration date
- 22/02/2008
- Last edited
- 22/02/2012
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Josesh Paul O'Hare
Scientific
Scientific
Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road
Rugby
CV22 5PX
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Group asssigned randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | |
| Study acronym | LWADRS |
| Study objectives | The use of a link-worker will improve attendance for Diabetic Retinal Screening in the Asian population of Coventry and Warwickshire. |
| Ethics approval(s) | No formal approval is required as this trial is an operational research. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Diabetic retinopathy |
| Intervention | The participating GP surgeries are randomised to the intervention and control groups. Intervention group: A link worker is assigned to each participating surgery. All patients who do not attend their first screening visit have a second visit arranged. In the 48 hours prior to this the link worker contacts the patient to ensure they are aware of the appointment and remind them to attend. The link worker takes on an educational and facilitator role. Control group: Usual care only Duration of intervention will depend on recruitment at each surgery and the care required by participants. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Attendance at retinal screening |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
No secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 01/07/2008 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 400 |
| Key inclusion criteria | All patients attending retinal screening service in Coventry and Warwickshire |
| Key exclusion criteria | None |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/07/2007 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/07/2008 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Hospital of St Cross
Rugby
CV22 5PX
United Kingdom
CV22 5PX
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/12/2004 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
