The Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Reintegration to Normal Living Index in… (NCT04450225) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Reintegration to Normal Living Index in Complex Patients
Italy117 participantsStarted 2020-07-13
Plain-language summary
Since the post-acute phase, patients have occupational needs related to social reintegration, that improve the autonomy, social roles in family, at work and in the community.
Unmet needs could lead to a lower level of social reintegration. Healthcare professionals should be able to recognize the level of social reintegration of complex patients discharged from the Physical Medicine Rehabilitation (PRM) unit with the aim to identify those who need intervention aimed at improving social reintegration.
The preliminary Italian version of the RNL index (RNLI) will describe the social reintegration level of the target population, once its psychometric properties will be tested.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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For patient:
Inclusion Criteria:
* hospitalized in the PMR unit of AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia
* Rehabilitation Complexity Scale Extended ≥ 9
* Discharge at home
Exclusion Criteria:
* language barrier
* comorbidities that limit communication and/or collaboration (eg aphasia, dementia, cognitive deficits, severe anxious-depressive syndromes pre-existent to hospitalization, etc.)
* discharge in residential structures, retirement homes or long-term care or transferred to acute wards for complications.
For caregiver:
main caregivers of the patients enrolled
For stakeholders:
a rehabilitation healthcare professional with at least 3 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation and reintegration into the living environment of highly complex patients
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Phase_1: to test the Content validity of the Reintegration to Normal Living Index