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Can a One-Page form help seniors remember their hospital discharge instructions?

NCT ID NCT06123546

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Lausanne Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a patient-oriented discharge summary (PODS) – a one-page tool filled out during hospital stay – to help older patients and their caregivers remember key information after leaving the hospital. 111 older adults with multiple health conditions were enrolled. The goal was to see if the PODS improved the quality of the transition from hospital to home and reduced problems after discharge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Patient-oriented discharge summary (PODS) – a one-page tool with key discharge information, teach-back technique, and caregiver involvement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve how well older patients understand and follow their post-discharge care, reducing problems and hospital return visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (111 participants) testing a tool, not a drug. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients, and the tool may not significantly change outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

111 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Being discharged home * Able to speak, read and write in French * Being hospitalized for more than 48H in participating medical units * Being able to give informed consent as documented by signature Exclusion criteria: • Inability to follow the procedures of the study according to the health care team, due to language problems or cognitive impairment.

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Locations

  • Hôpital de Morges

    Morges, Canton of Vaud, 1110, Switzerland

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