Does the right hospital bed save lives?
This study looks at whether putting patients in the right type of hospital bed (matching their needs) after an emergency department visit can affect survival. It compares different bed assignments to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- You must be coming to an emergency department that is part of this study.
- You need to be admitted to the hospital for further care (not just a short visit).
- You cannot be going to a short-stay unit that lets you go home the same day after outpatient care.
- Adults under legal guardianship, curatorship, or trusteeship, or those in prison or detained, cannot take part.
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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