CompletedNot Applicable

Physiotherapy Led Community Intervention for Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department

Ireland29 participantsStarted 2021-09-13

Plain-language summary

ED PLUS Emergency Department Discharge Physiotherapy Led Community Service is a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial investigating the role of an integrated care intervention consisting of comprehensive geriatrics assessment in older adults in the emergency department and a physiotherapy-led community based intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

The inclusion criteria for participants include: * Adults aged ≥65 years with undifferentiated medical complaints presenting to an ED. * Medically stable as deemed by the treating physician * Display a score of ≥2 on the Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) screening tool. * Be community dwelling * Be discharged from the ED within 72 hours of index visit. Exclusion criteria include: * Individuals under the age of 65 years. * Have a score of less than 2 on the ISAR. * Older adults who present with acute myocardial infarction, stroke or non-medical problems e.g. surgical or psychiatric issues. * Older adults who are medically unstable will be excluded. * If neither the patient nor carer can communicate in English sufficiently to complete consent or baseline assessment, they will be excluded. * Older adults who are admitted to hospital from the ED will be excluded. * Older adults who have a confirmed COVID 19 diagnosis or those with symptoms highly suggestive of COVID 19 will be excluded.

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

Functional Decline

Timeframe: 6 weeks post ED visit

Functional Decline

Timeframe: 6 months post ED visit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04983602

SponsorUniversity of Limerick

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-13

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