Evaluating hospital care pathways for frail elderly patients
Evaluation of the Hospital Pathway for Frail Elderly Patients Hospitalised for Pathologies Leading to Medical Decompensation
This study is testing whether admitting frail elderly patients directly to the hospital or through the emergency department makes a difference in their care and recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulon, Var) |
| Trial ID | NCT06873256 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on elderly patients aged 75 and older who are hospitalized for medical decompensation. It aims to assess the impact of direct hospital admission versus emergency department admission on the frailty risk factors of these patients. The study will analyze the coordination of hospital and outpatient care to optimize resources and improve patient outcomes. By examining the experiences of frail elderly individuals during their hospital visits, the study seeks to identify areas for improvement in their care pathways.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 75 and older who require hospitalization for medical decompensation and have a geriatric score of 8 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pathologies requiring intensive care unit admission or those whose care is solely in the field of traumatology may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved hospital care strategies that enhance the well-being of frail elderly patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically comparing direct hospital admission to emergency department admission for frail elderly patients, the study addresses a critical gap in understanding their care needs.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged ≥ 75 years; * Patient cared for at the Intercommunal Hospital Center of Toulon-La Seyne sur Mer (Sainte Musse and Georges Sand hospitals) between 01/09/2024 and 01/03/2025 and presenting a geriatric score ≥ 8 (score defined by multidisciplinary work); * Patient requiring hospitalisation for medical decompensation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with acute pathologies requiring admission to the intensive care unit; * Patient whose care is in the field of traumatology in isolation; * Patient's refusal to take part in the research.
Where this trial is running
Toulon, Var
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon-La Seyne sur Mer — Toulon, Var, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Asmaa JOBIC
- Email: asmaa.jobic@ch-toulon.fr
- Phone: 04 83 77 20 61
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.