Inpatient post-acute rehabilitation program for adults in Ireland's Midwest
Inpatient Post-Acute Rehabilitation For Patients in the Midwest: a Prospective Cohort Study of Clinical Characteristics and Process Outcomes
This project will see what health, functional, and patient-reported outcomes adults admitted to a Midwest rehabilitation hospital in Ireland have during admission, at discharge, and six months later.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Limerick Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Limerick, Munster) |
| Trial ID | NCT07351526 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective cohort will enroll adults admitted to St Ita's Rehabilitation Hospital in the Mid-West of Ireland and collect demographic, clinical, and process outcome data during admission, at discharge, and at six months. Functional measures, patient-reported outcome measures, and resource-use indicators will be recorded to characterize patient complexity and recovery trajectories across a broad range of conditions. Analyses will describe clinical characteristics, care pathways, and factors associated with better or worse outcomes. Results will be used to inform local resource planning and to quantify benefits of specialist rehabilitation services in this region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 and over who are admitted to the relevant inpatient rehabilitation unit and have capacity to provide consent are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Pregnant women and patients who are judged not to have capacity to consent are excluded and would not be eligible to participate or benefit from the study's enrollment-based findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help align rehabilitation resources with patient complexity, improve service planning, and support better recovery and quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: International cohort studies and health-system analyses have shown benefits and cost-effectiveness of specialist rehabilitation services, so this project builds on established evidence rather than testing a novel therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 and over and admitted to a relevant rehabilitation unit with capacity to provide consent for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women and patients who are deemed not to have capacity to consent.
Where this trial is running
Limerick, Munster
- School of Allied Health, University of Limerick — Limerick, Munster, Ireland (Recruiting)
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.