Improving medication management for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on optimizing medication use for patients with multimorbidity by co-designing a person-centered intervention. It addresses the challenges of medication interactions and communication gaps during transitions of care, particularly at hospital discharge. The study builds on previous research that highlighted the need for better medication communication and patient empowerment. By involving healthcare personnel and next of kin, the study aims to enhance the overall medication management process for patients transitioning from hospital to home or nursing care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* Adult ≥ 18 years
* Gives written, informed consent to participate in the study. If the patient is not competent to consent, consent can be obtained from the patient's next of kin.
* Residential address in Oslo
* Lives at home and normally manage their medications themselves (might have help from home-care nurses or next of kin)
* Scheduled to be discharged from the wards to their home or to short-term stay in nursing homes
* Uses at least four regular medications from at least two therapy classes (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) at first level

Health care personnel (HCP) and next of kin:

* Expected to be involved in the included patient's medication regime or management after hospital discharge
* Able and willing to give written, informed consent to participate in the study
* HCP should be general practitioners (GPs) or home-care nurses.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients:

* Terminal and/or isolated due to infections
* Has previously been included in the study
* Has advanced cognitive failure, in accordance with assessment from treating physician
* Will not be discharged from the included wards to their homes (for example planned transfer to another ward or long-term stay at nursing home)
* Unable to communicate in Norwegian or English

HCP and next of kin:

* Unable to communicate in Norwegian or English
* HCP or next of kin that has previously been included in the study

Where it's running

• Oslo University Hospital
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Malin O Syversen, Msc — University of Oslo
• Study coordinator: Malin O Syversen, Msc
• Email: m.o.syversen@farmasi.uio.no
• Phone: +4748126091

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.