Improving doctor-patient relationships in hospitals
Engineering Whole Health Into Hospital Care to Improve Wellness: Bonding Bundle
This study is testing if a new set of communication strategies can help doctors connect better with hospitalized patients and improve their overall experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3624 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06354920 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance the interactions between hospitalized patients and their physicians by implementing a 'Bonding Bundle' intervention. The study involves two groups of doctors: one group will use specific strategies to improve communication and empathy, while the other group will continue with standard care. Researchers will observe and compare the interactions and patient feedback between the two groups to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The goal is to determine if improved communication can lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized adult patients who are under the care of enrolled attending physicians.
Not a fit: Patients who are cognitively impaired, unable to provide informed consent, or do not speak English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved patient care and satisfaction through enhanced doctor-patient relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that improving communication between doctors and patients can lead to better health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Primary Subjects - Physicians Inclusion Criteria: * Attending physicians caring for hospitalized medical patients Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical attendings * Residents Secondary Subjects - Patients Inclusion Criteria * Hospitalized adult patient * Patient of an enrolled physician in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitively impaired * Unable to provide informed consent * Does not speak English
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan and 1 other locations
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sanjay Saint, MD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Sanjay Saint, MD
- Email: Saint@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-615-8341
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.