Actively Recruiting
Association Between Early Consultation by the Primary Care Physician After Hospitalization in Geriatric Medicine Department and the Risk of Re-hospitalization at 1 and 3 Months
Led by Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste de Grenoble · Updated on 2025-07-15
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Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to understand whether an early follow-up visit with a primary care doctor within one month after hospitalization in a geriatric medicine department can reduce the risk of being readmitted to the hospital within three months. Hospital readmissions are a significant public health concern, especially in elderly patients who often have multiple health issues and are more vulnerable to complications during and after hospital stays. The study focuses on elderly patients aged 75 and older, recognizing the high medical, social, and financial impacts of frequent hospitalizations in this population. The study is observational, meaning no treatments or interventions are assigned. Participants will be grouped based on whether they have an early consultation with their primary care physician within one month after leaving the hospital or not. Researchers will collect information through short telephone calls at 1 and 3 months after discharge to ask about the patient's return home and hospital readmission status. This approach helps observe the natural effects of early follow-up care without altering usual medical practices. Participants will be monitored through brief phone interviews lasting 5 to 10 minutes at one and three months after hospital discharge. Researchers will assess the impact of early primary care follow-up on rehospitalization rates, length of hospital stays, mortality at 1 and 3 months, and healthcare costs. The study does not involve direct risks or treatments but aims to provide evidence that could support better post-hospital care strategies for elderly patients. Total participation lasts about three months after hospital discharge.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Association Between Early Consultation by the Primary Care Physician After Hospitalization in Geriatric Medicine Department, and the Risk of Re-hospitalization at 1 and 3 Months
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 75 years or older
- Hospitalized in the geriatric department of one of the investigating centers
- Discharged home from the geriatrics department of one of the investigating centers
- No objection from patient or legal representative to participate in study
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who do not have a primary care physician
- Patients living in an institution or transferred to an institution
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 months
Participants are observed with short telephone contacts at 1 and 3 months following discharge from hospital to answer several questions about their return home and evaluate the impact of early consultation by their primary care physician.
2 telephone contacts (at 1 month and 3 months post-discharge)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste de Grenoble
Grenoble, Isere, France, 38000
Actively Recruiting
2
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes Site de Voiron
Voiron, Isere, France, 38500
Not Yet Recruiting
3
Centre Hospitalier Métropole Savoie
Chambéry, Savoie, France, 73011
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
E
Emmanuel EJ Jarry, Dr. general medicine
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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