Preoperative Survey to Evaluate Patient Allergy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The study will only involve identification of the listed allergies from the electronic medical record and investigation into the symptoms that prompted this allergy listing. The purpose is to evaluate demographics and prevalence of allergies in patients presenting for surgery, evaluate the medical decision making process behind allergy identification, and determine its potential impact on perioperative care. The participants will be asked to complete a survey in REDCap using an iPad during the visit.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Medication allergy Patients who have a medication allergy listed in their electronic medical record. |
Other: Survey
Parents/guardians will complete a survey about when the medication allergy was identified and the exact symptomatology that resulted in determination of the allergy.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Listed allergies vs actual allergies [Baseline]
The number of allergies listed in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) compared to actual allergies as described by parent/guardian
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients 0-21 years of age presenting for surgery or procedure requiring anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are not able cognitively to complete the computerized survey due to physical or intellectual impairment or communication issues related to non-English speaking patients
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus | Ohio | United States | 43205 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- STUDY00002974