Tracking tech reveals how staff time impacts patient recovery

NCT ID NCT04114110

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 6 times

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 a special tracking system, researchers measured staff-patient contact and how it related to things like falls, infections, and deaths. The goal was to understand how hospital staffing patterns influence patient outcomes, without giving any treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

    Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

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