New tool aims to cut hospital returns for homecare patients

NCT ID NCT04136951

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a new decision-support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize patients moving from hospital to homecare. Researchers looked at whether using the tool reduced the number of patients readmitted to the hospital within 60 days. About 1,900 adults with conditions like diabetes, heart failure, or lung disease took part. The goal was to make homecare safer and more personalized.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University School of Nursing

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

    New York, New York, 10033, United States

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