Check if walking speed predicts hospital readmission
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This study tests whether how fast you walk near discharge can help predict whether you might need to return to the hospital soon. It may help doctors spot people at higher risk and plan follow-up care.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 50 years
- You are being discharged to your home (or to a short-term nursing home)
- Your estimated survival is more than 90 days
- You can read or understand study instructions and can give consent
- You should not be admitted for a planned/elective hospital stay
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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