Comparing hospital-at-home versus inpatient care costs and outcomes
This study compares the costs and effectiveness of receiving care at home through a hospital-at-home program versus staying in the hospital. It is for adults with mild to moderate conditions like infections, heart failure, or COPD who are already in the hospital or enrolled in hospital-at-home care.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the hospital or receiving care at home through a hospital-at-home program.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You were admitted for a mild to moderate illness such as an infection (lung, urinary tract, gut, heart, or skin), COPD, heart failure, wounds, anemia, dehydration, or other common conditions.
- You are able to understand the study and fill out a questionnaire (no severe memory or thinking problems).
- You can read and speak English or German well enough to complete a questionnaire.
- You must agree to take part in the study (give informed consent).
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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