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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 1,101 enrolled
Drug / intervention
ED-to-home care transition intervention +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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An Emergency Department-To-Home Intervention to Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Hospital Use

University of Florida·interventional·Posted Mar 6, 2014·Updated Apr 5, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating ED-to-home care transition intervention and Usual Care for ED Patients With Chronic Medical Illnesses. Completed, enrolled 1,101 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if assigning older, chronically ill patients a healthcare coach after they leave the Emergency Department (ED) improves their quality of life and reduces the need for hospital-based care.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsED Patients With Chronic Medical Illnesses
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMar 6, 2014
Enrollment StartMay 3, 2014
Primary CompletionNov 30, 2015
Study CompletionMar 10, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.6 yearsPosted 12.3 years ago

Interventions

ED-to-home care transition interventionbehavioral

The Area Agency on Aging coach's role is to build self-management capabilities for the patient and their caregiver. During each contact, the coach reviews the four components of the Care Transition Intervention: 1: Follow-up Medical Visit. 2: Knowledge of Red Flag Symptoms. 3: Medication Reconciliation. 4: The Personal Health Record (PHR). The coach assists patients use the PHR to document and maintain vital information and to communicate with providers.

Usual Careother

Patients randomized to usual care will receive verbal and written discharge instructions from the treating ED physician and nurse as is the standard of care.