REMINDers for Incentive Spirometry in PACU (REMIND-IS in PACU)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postoperative Atelectasis, Postoperative Hypoxemia, Postoperative Pneumonia, Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Patient Adherence, Incentive Spirometry, Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Insufficiency

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency of use of incentive spirometry during the stay in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) increases with visual and auditory electronic reminders, as compared to not having those reminders.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT06304493
Run by: University of Colorado, Denver
People needed: 231
Starts: 2024-03-25
Expected to finish: 2024-10-03
Last updated by the study team: 2026-06-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

be 18 years or older;
have undergone a surgical procedure at the University of Colorado Hospital under general anesthesia;
have incentive spirometry ordered by their provider, or incentive spirometry must be part of the study site's standard-of-care which is implemented by hospital staff;
not have severe hearing or impaired visual acuity deficiency, in that they cannot hear or see the audible and visual signal of the InSee monitor.

You may not qualify if…

have a severe hearing or visual acuity impairment that prevents them from hearing or seeing the audible and visual signals of the InSee monitor;
have the inability to perform incentive spirometry due to refusal, cognitive impairment, neuromuscular weakness, anatomical or any other reasons (e.g., tracheotomy, oral surgery, unable to hold incentive spirometry device);
are a part of a vulnerable population (e.g., pregnant, minors, prisoners).

Where it is running

CU Anschutz — Aurora, Colorado, United States

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