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Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Multimorbid Medical Patients Hospitalized for an Acute Illness
Led by University of Lausanne Hospitals · Updated on 2024-09-19
1000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Lausanne Hospitals
Lead Sponsor
I
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in multimorbid medical patients hospitalized for acute illness in Swiss university hospitals. The study aims to track changes in symptoms, quality of life, and distress from hospital admission to 30 days after discharge. It also explores whether PROMs at discharge relate to risks of readmission or emergency visits, and examines differences in outcomes for patients receiving low-value care. Additionally, the project assesses how patient experiences during hospitalization connect to receiving low-value care. This observational study involves collecting PROMs data from up to 1000 multimorbid patients admitted to general internal medicine wards across five Swiss university hospitals. PROMs are gathered at multiple time points: day 1, day 3, discharge (around day 8), and 30 days post-discharge. PREMs are collected from 24 hours after hospitalization begins until discharge. No specific treatments are assigned; rather, patient information is monitored throughout their hospital stay and after discharge. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires measuring their symptoms, quality of life, distress, and experiences during hospitalization. Researchers will correlate these reports with hospital readmission and emergency visit rates at various time points. The study includes follow-up assessments 30 days after discharge to evaluate outcomes. Data collection also involves assessing the impact of low-value care on patient-reported measures. This involvement typically covers the hospital stay and one month after leaving the hospital.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Multimorbid Medical Patients Hospitalized for an Acute Illness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Hospitalized in one of five Swiss university hospitals in general internal medicine wards
- Multimorbid patients with two or more chronic diseases lasting at least 6 months
- Currently experiencing an acute illness
- Able to provide study-specific informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to speak French, German, or English
- Expected hospital stay less than 4 days
- Previously included in the TRADUCE study
- Cognitive impairment interfering with the ability to complete patient-reported outcome tools
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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 - Approximately 8 days
Participants are observed during their hospital stay with patient-reported outcome measures collected at multiple time points.
Assessments on Day 1, Day 3, and at discharge (approximately Day 8)
Duration - 30 days after discharge
Participants are monitored after discharge to assess patient-reported outcomes and risk of readmission.
1 visit at Day 30 after discharge
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Lausanne University Hospital
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, 1005
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Research Team
M
Marie Méan, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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