Home nurse visits for older adults at high risk of death
This study tests if a nurse visiting you at home after leaving the hospital can help improve care for patients who are very frail and likely to die within the next year. It aims to see if this extra support makes a difference.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or older.
- You are leaving the hospital to go home or to a nursing home for older adults.
- You have a serious illness that cannot be cured.
- You are at high risk of dying within the next year, as determined by a special score.
- You are very frail based on a health scale.
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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