Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) to Reduce Hospitalisations in Nursing Home Residents
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversität des Saarlandes
About this trial
This prospective observational before-after study evaluates the impact of a Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) on hospitalisation rates among nursing home residents. The study includes a 12-month control phase with usual care followed by a 12-month intervention phase during which the MGU is implemented. The MGU provides advanced on-site diagnostics and telemedicine-supported specialist consultation within nursing homes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Residents of participating nursing homes
Informed consent from participant or legal representative
Disqualifiers
Acute life-threatening conditions requiring immediate hospitalisation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU)
Treatment groups
4,907 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Universität des Saarlandes
Lead sponsor
DIKOM Consortium
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov