CompletedNot Applicable

Hospital@Home: Telemedical Care After Inpatient Hospital Stay

Switzerland234 participantsStarted 2022-10-26

Plain-language summary

This pilot study is to investigate a patient transfer path from the hospital to Hospital@Home to their general practitioners (GPs) using telemedical procedures. Telemedical support will be executed by Medgate who will refer the patients to their GPs after the telemedical consultations are completed. Inclusion criteria is the need for short time follow up procedures that can be handled by telemedicine. Throughout the study, patient and stakeholder satisfaction will be measured and data-based methods will be developed to assess patient transfer success. Overall, new information flow and communication between the stakeholders (hospital, telemedicine and general practitioners) are defined and tested. The Hospital@Home pilot study is intended to become a flagship project for new healthcare models.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent as documented by signature from the patient * Planned hospital discharge * Intended follow-up care, that is manageable with telemedicine Exclusion Criteria: * Significant mental or cognitive impairment * Unable or not willing to sign informed consent * Unable to understand German * No possibility of telecommunication or use of such (app or phone)

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

Change in PROMS (patient-reported outcome measures survey)

Timeframe: From Visit 2 (Transfer) up to Visit 4 (Follow up), approx. 2 weeks

PREMS (patient reported experience measure survey) conducted by patients

Timeframe: From Visit 2 (Transfer) up to Visit 4 (Follow up), approx. 2 weeks

PREMS (patient reported experience measure survey) conducted by physicians

Timeframe: From Visit 2 (Transfer) up to Visit 4 (Follow up), approx. 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05617560

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.