Using digital tools to help patients during hospital stay
This study tests digital tools to help patients be more involved in their care while in the hospital. These tools might help you feel more informed and in control during your stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are admitted to the general medicine floor at Brigham and Women's Hospital
- You speak English or Spanish
- You can understand and agree to participate (provide informed consent)
- You live at home (not in a nursing home, rehab, or group home)
- You are not pregnant, in prison, or in a long-term institution
- You do not have a diagnosis of dementia
- Your care team expects you to be discharged to your own home
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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