Tracking hospital staff: does more time with patients save lives?
NCT ID NCT04114110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 2,000 hospital patients to see if the amount of time nurses and doctors spend with them affects their health. Using location tracking, researchers measured staff-patient contact and checked outcomes like deaths, readmissions, and falls. The goal is to understand how staffing patterns impact patient safety and recovery.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom
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