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BMC GERIATRICS
卷 22, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03575-6
关键词
Nursing home; Multimorbidity; Telemedicine; Telehealth; Hospitalisation; Hospital readmission; Prevention
资金
- ARS Limousin Nouvelle Aquitaine
- CHU de Limoges
- La Chaire d'Excellence Academique E-sante, bien Vieillir et Sutonomie of the Fondation Partenariale de l'Universite de Limoges
The GERONTACCESS trial demonstrated that a gerontological telemedicine program effectively reduced unplanned hospitalizations among nursing home residents, leading to cost savings per avoided hospitalization. This innovative intervention not only slowed disease progression but also encouraged a healthier lifestyle among the residents.
Objective: The GERONTACCESS trial evaluated the utility and cost-effectiveness of a gerontological telemedicine (TLM) programme for preventing unplanned hospitalisation of residents living in nursing homes (NHs) in regions lacking medical facilities and/or qualified medical providers ( medical deserts ). Design: GERONTACCESS was a 12-month, multicentre, prospective cluster-randomised trial conducted in NHs. The intervention group underwent TLM assessments every 3 months. The control group received the usual care. In both groups, comprehensive on-site assessments were conducted at baseline and the final visit. Care requirements were documented throughout the study. Setting and participants: NH residents aged >= 60 years with multiple chronic diseases. Methods: The study outcomes were the proportion of patients who experienced avoidable and unplanned hospitalisation, and the incremental cost savings per quality-adjusted life years from baseline to the 12-month follow-up. Results: Of the 426 randomised participants (mean +/- standard deviation age, 87.2 +/- 7.6 years; 311 [73.0%] women), 23.4% in the intervention group and 32.5% in the control group experienced unplanned hospitalisation (odds ratio [OR] = 0.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.43 to 0.97; p = 0.034). Each avoided hospitalisation in the intervention group saved $US 3,846. Conclusions and implications: The results of GERONTACCESS revealed that our gerontological, preventative TLM program significantly reduced unplanned hospitalisations. This innovative intervention limited disease progression and promoted a healthy lifestyle among NH residents.
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