Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a telemedicine at home intervention to prevent readmissions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised, parallel group, standard practice controlled pilot study

Aintree University NHS Foundation Trust (UK)0 个研究点目标入组 30 人开始时间: 2012年4月5日最近更新: 2018年1月15日

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•Trial participants will be recruited from University Hospital Aintree, at the point of their intended discharge following standard care during their initial admission prior to participation in the trial.
•Selection criteria will be broadly inclusive to maximise external validity. Participants must have:
•1. A confirmed diagnosis of COPD
•2. Be at the point of discharge from hospital following an exacerbation of COPD, excluding patients who require NIV acutely during the admission
•3. Patients discharged with support from the HAH team will also be included as this is currently standard practice within the trust
•4. Have and are able to use a telephone
•5. Are able to use the telemedicine device and peripherals at entry
•6. The age range will be between 40-100yrs of both gender

•1. Participation in this trial after a previous admission
•2. Current participation in another clinical trial
•3. Patients who require NIV acutely during the admission or chronically
•4. A diagnosis of pneumonia on the current admission
•5. Serious uncontrolled co-morbidity and situations where the intervention would clearly be inappropriate such as where end of life care is being provided
•5. Pregnancy

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Aintree University NHS Foundation Trust (UK)