Status:

COMPLETED

Comprehension of Discharge Instructions for Diabetes Therapy and Hospital Readmission

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify and explore the existing components of discharge planning provided to patients with insulin treated diabetes in the inpatient setting and to examine the contri...

Detailed Description

Background: Diabetes is a major contributor to hospital readmissions and health care expenditures. Previous studies have attempted to identify risk factors for readmission among patients with diabetes...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Non-pregnant, non-critically ill, hospitalized patients aged 18-90 years with insulin treated diabetes in the hospital

Exclusion

  • Patients admitted with primary diagnosis of hypoglycemia, DKA; or Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome; patients receiving intravenous narcotic medications; patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities; patients with cognitive impairment defined as dementia or delirium documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); patients with limited life expectancy as determined by "Do Not Resuscitate" Status, or documentation of receiving palliative care or terminal diagnoses with expected survival of less than 1 year

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 28 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 31 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

240 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03279627

Start Date

August 28 2017

End Date

July 31 2019

Last Update

August 5 2019

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213