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N/ACompleted· 15,600 target

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Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) methodbehavioral

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Reduction of Infection in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Using the Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality: A Cluster Randomised Trial

Children's Hospital of Fudan University·interventional·Posted Nov 9, 2015·Updated Aug 7, 2018

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) method for Nosocomial Infections. Completed, enrolled 15,600 participants across 24 sites.

Detailed Summary

This 4-year cluster randomized controlled trial aims to determine whether implementation of Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) method can reduce hospital-acquired infection in Chinese Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional

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ConditionsNosocomial Infections

CountriesChina

CollaboratorsChina Medical Board

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished

20162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Enrollment StartMay 2015

First PostedNov 2015

Primary CompletionApr 2018

Study CompletionApr 2018

TodayJul 2026

First PostedNov 9, 2015

Enrollment StartMay 1, 2015

Primary CompletionApr 1, 2018

Study CompletionApr 30, 2018

TodayJul 2, 2026

Enrollment to primary: 2.9 yearsPosted 10.6 years ago

Interventions

Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) methodbehavioral

The intervention NICUs (n = 12) will receive training in the Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) method and then develop, implement, and document evidence-based practice changes to reduce hospital-acquired infection. Compliance with practice changes and neonatal outcomes will be monitored. NICUs will receive quarterly feedback on their progress, as well as access to implementation support.