Examining patient-reported outcomes in hospitalized patients with multiple chronic conditions
Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in Multimorbid Medical Patients Hospitalized for an Acute Illness
This study looks at how hospitalized patients with multiple health issues feel about their care and recovery to see if their experiences can help improve treatment and reduce hospital readmissions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Lausanne Hospitals Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne, Canton of Vaud) |
| Trial ID | NCT06597318 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to analyze trends in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) among multimorbid patients hospitalized for acute illnesses in Swiss university hospitals. It will track these outcomes from admission through 30 days post-discharge, assessing their correlation with readmission risks and the impact of low-value care. The study seeks to establish a standard set of PROMs and PREMs for use in these hospitals, enhancing the understanding of patient experiences and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with two or more chronic diseases who are hospitalized in participating Swiss university hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to communicate in French, German, or English, or those with a planned hospital stay of less than four days may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the collection of PROMs and PREMs is gaining traction, this specific approach to analyzing trends in multimorbid patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * eligible for the LUCID registry (CER-VD AO\_2023-00029) \[Age ≥ 18 years, hospitalized in one of the five participating university hospitals (Geneva, Lausanne, Bern, Zürich, Basel), after 01.01.2014, and admitted to general internal medicine wards * Multimorbid patients (2 or more chronic diseases, defined as chronic conditions defined by international classification of diseases, 10th revision, codes with an estimated expected duration of at least 6 months or based on a clinical decision. * Acute illness * Signature of study specific informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to speak French, German or English * Foreseen length of stay of less than 4 days (estimated by study collaborators) * Prior inclusion in the TRADUCE study * Incapacity of discernment, i.e. cognitive impairment which could interfere with the ability to fill in PROMs tools
Where this trial is running
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud
- Lausanne University Hospital — Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jerome Stirnemann, MD — University Hospital, Geneva
- Study coordinator: Marie Méan, MD
- Email: marie.mean@chuv.ch
- Phone: +41 213141111
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.