Time Usage of ED PhysiciansNCT01722721
Physicians Work Distribution in a Danish Emergency Department
An observational study of Time Usage of ED Physicians, run by University of Southern Denmark.
Trial summary
physicians in the Emergency Department spend their time on interviewing and examining patients, file documentation, communication with colleagues about the patients. Introduction of IT technology aims to reduce the administrative workload. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Time Usage of ED Physicians
- How many people
- 9 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2012to Feb 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Emergency Department physicians
Who may be able to join
- ED physicians employed in the ED department
Who cannot join
- -
About this study
physicians in the Emergency Department spend their time on interviewing and examining patients, file documentation, communication with colleagues about the patients.
Introduction of IT technology aims to reduce the administrative workload. However it is the impression that more and more time are used behind the PC rather than at the side of the patient.
The aim of this study is to describe how the time is distributed between different task for an ED physician, and to analyse whether there are differences in time distribution if the physician is working in the outpatient area versus admission area of the ED.
- Conditions
- Time Usage of ED Physicians
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
time in minutes used by Emergency Department (ED) physician on direct patient contact, documentation, communication about the patient.
the time measured in minutes used by the emergency physician on direct patient contact, examination and treatment, documentation in IT systems and communication with other health staff about the patient is counted by indepedent observer
Measured: first 24 hours after patient arrival to ED
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Nov 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2012
- Primary completionFeb 2012
- Study completionFeb 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Time Usage of ED PhysiciansStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Southern DenmarkThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 9 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christian Backer Mogensen, University of Southern Denmark
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01722721
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SLB-ED-01-2012
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Oct 2012
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Fuchtbauer LM, Norgaard B, Mogensen CB. Emergency department physicians spend only 25% of their working time on direct patient care. Dan Med J. 2013 Jan;60(1):A4558.
PubMed 23340186
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Physicians Work Distribution in a Danish Emergency Department
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01722721
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SLB-ED-01-2012
- Conditions
- Time Usage of ED Physicians
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 9 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern DenmarkUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2012
- Primary completion
- Feb 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Nov 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
physicians in the Emergency Department spend their time on interviewing and examining patients, file documentation, communication with colleagues about the patients.
Introduction of IT technology aims to reduce the administrative workload. However it is the impression that more and more time are used behind the PC rather than at the side of the patient.
The aim of this study is to describe how the time is distributed between different task for an ED physician, and to analyse whether there are differences in time distribution if the physician is working in the outpatient area versus admission area of the ED.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Emergency Department physicians
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- ED physicians employed in the ED department
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
time in minutes used by Emergency Department (ED) physician on direct patient contact, documentation, communication about the patient.
Time frame: first 24 hours after patient arrival to ED
the time measured in minutes used by the emergency physician on direct patient contact, examination and treatment, documentation in IT systems and communication with other health staff about the patient is counted by indepedent observer
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Nov 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 23340186Fuchtbauer LM, Norgaard B, Mogensen CB. Emergency department physicians spend only 25% of their working time on direct patient care. Dan Med J. 2013 Jan;60(1):A4558.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Time Usage of ED Physicians, run by University of Southern Denmark.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
time in minutes used by Emergency Department (ED) physician on direct patient contact, documentation, communication about the patient. (time frame: first 24 hours after patient arrival to ED). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01722721, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2025.