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Tracking hospital staff: does more time with patients save lives?

NCT ID NCT04114110

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Participants

2,000 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Nov 2021

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All admitted inpatients between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2019, and all staff members with RTLS badges, at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Wolverhampton.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to inpatient departments at RWT and are present at RWT during the period of 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019 inclusive. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients admitted to outpatient wards at RWT; * Patients that were not admitted at or discharged from RWT between 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019 inclusive.

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Locations

  • The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

    Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

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