Hospital care at home for older adults with acute illnesses
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Lungs & breathing, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to manage certain sudden (acute) infections and medical problems with hospital-level care delivered at home or in a nursing home. It may help you avoid unnecessary hospital stays while still getting close medical follow-up.
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Who can take part
- Be age 65 or older
- Have a sudden acute medical problem that is considered stable (for example, pneumonia or a skin infection)
- Live in your own home or a nursing home before joining the study
- Live in Viborg, Skive, or Silkeborg municipality
- Be able to speak and understand Danish and sign consent (written consent required)
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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