Using the Apollo app for faster patient discharge in maternal and fetal medicine
The Effect of Patient Discharge From the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Unit With Receiving a Discharge Letter Later Using the Apollo App on Discharge Data, Safety and Patient Satisfaction - a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if using the Apollo app for discharge letters can help women in maternal and fetal medicine leave the hospital faster and feel more satisfied with their experience compared to the usual process.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The Baruch Padeh Medical Center, Poriya Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Tiberias, North) |
| Trial ID | NCT06604559 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of using the Apollo mobile application for patient discharge in the maternal and fetal medicine unit compared to the traditional discharge process. Women admitted to the unit will receive their discharge letters through the app, allowing for a quicker discharge experience. The study will assess discharge data, patient satisfaction, and safety outcomes associated with this new approach. By comparing these metrics with the routine discharge process, the study aims to determine if the app enhances patient experience and efficiency.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older who are admitted to the maternal and fetal medicine unit and intend to be discharged before delivery.
Not a fit: Patients who deliver during their admission or do not own a smartphone may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient satisfaction and streamline the discharge process for women in maternal and fetal medicine.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of the Apollo app is novel, similar studies have shown that mobile applications can enhance patient satisfaction and efficiency in healthcare settings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women who are admitted to the maternal and fetal medicine unit with the intention to be discharged before delivery * 18 years old and older * Consent to participate * Owner of a smart phone * Consent to download the Apollo app Exclusion Criteria: * Delivery during her admission * Doesn't own a smart phone * Refusal to download to Apollo app * Refusal to participate
Where this trial is running
Tiberias, North
- Tzafon Medical center, Poriya — Tiberias, North, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Enav Yefet
- Email: enavy1@gmail.com
- Phone: 972-46652306
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.