Using telehealth to improve care transitions for COPD patients
TELE-TOC: Telehealth Education Leveraging Electronic Transitions Of Care for COPD Patients - Resubmission - 1
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · NIH-10909881
This study is looking at how virtual doctor visits can help people with COPD get better care at home after they leave the hospital, making it easier for them to stick to their treatment and avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care transitions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) through telehealth interventions. It aims to address the challenges faced by high-risk patients who frequently require hospitalization by implementing virtual visits that provide in-home support and education. The approach emphasizes a patient-centered model that reduces communication breakdowns and improves medication adherence, ultimately aiming to decrease preventable readmissions and emergency room visits. By leveraging technology, this project seeks to create a sustainable and scalable solution for managing COPD care post-discharge.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have a history of frequent hospitalizations.
Not a fit: Patients with stable COPD who do not require frequent hospital visits or those who are not comfortable with telehealth technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health outcomes and quality of life for COPD patients by ensuring better management of their condition and reducing hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can effectively improve care transitions and patient outcomes in chronic disease management, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PRESS, VALERIE G — UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: PRESS, VALERIE G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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