INTERCARE is an interprofessional nurse-led care model developed specifically for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Switzerland that has been shown to successfully reduce unplanned transfers for residents. INTERCARE proved both effective in reducing unplanned transfers to the hospital but also more costly than the usual care. To sustainably implement evidence-base practices or programs such as INTERCARE on a large scale, implementation research studies are needed to assess fitting implementation strategies. Given that the INTERCARE study demonstrated replicability of the INTERCARE model in eleven LTCFs, showing clinical effectiveness, high acceptability, feasibility and LTCF' fidelity to the core components, the INTERSCALE study is the next step to reach scalability in a broader context of a cost-effective solution when supporting the implementation.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
LTCF Leadership level: Degree of overall fidelity to the core elements of the INTERCARE model
Timeframe: Quarterly, from baseline (month 0) through end of intervention phase (month 12)