Study on Geriatric Assessment for Older Patients in Acute Medical Units
Author Information
Author(s): Judi Edmans, Simon Conroy, Rowan Harwood, Sarah Lewis, Rachel A Elliott, Philippa Logan, Lucy Bradshaw, Matthew Franklin, John Gladman
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
Does a comprehensive geriatric assessment intervention increase the number of days spent at home for high-risk older patients discharged from an acute medical unit compared to usual care?
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate whether the intervention improves the number of days older patients spend at home after discharge.
Supporting Evidence
- The study will follow up with participants 90 days after randomisation to measure outcomes.
- Previous pilot data indicated that older patients often have poor outcomes after rapid discharge from hospitals.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help older people who go to the hospital feel better and stay at home longer after they leave.
Methodology
A multicentre, individual patient randomised controlled trial comparing a comprehensive geriatric assessment intervention with usual care.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in participant selection and outcome assessment due to lack of blinding for participants.
Limitations
Participants may be lost to follow-up, and the study may not be generalizable to all older patients.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 70 years and older, scoring positive on a risk screening tool.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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