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NCT02232126 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Social Work Intervention Focused on Transitions

A NA study, sponsored by University of Southern California.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
181
Enrollment target

NCT02232126 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 181 participants.

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The verdict

NCT02232126, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Southern California.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
181 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

In response to Program Announcement (PA)-09-164, "NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) a randomized pilot study testing the efficacy of SWIFT: Social Work Intervention Focused on Transitions among at-risk older adults following hospital discharge to home. This study is drawn from several observations. First, transitions between care settings create elevated risk for poor outcomes and for readmission among older adults leaving the hospital for home largely due to fragmented care and poor communication. Next, while few studies exist that test methods to improve transitions, those available are largely medically focused, using a nurse or advanced practice nurse in their approach. Although evidence exists to support the effectiveness of these models, few have been replicated and none have been integrated into standard health care practice. This may be attributed to several factors including the availability of the needed staff, the lack of existing structures to support these roles, and the costs of implementing these interventions. Finally, a social work driven intervention may provide a replicable mechanism for bridging medical care, addressing psychosocial needs as well as medical needs, and improving linkages with community services while reducing care duplication. This study aimed to test a structured social work transition intervention model to reduce rates of hospital readmission and medical service use while improving patient satisfaction with the care transition process. A randomized pilot study was used to test a social work transitions model designed to improve care provided to frail older adults being discharged from the hospital to return to the community. Eligible patients consenting to participate (n=181) were randomly assigned to either the social work transitions model intervention or usual care. This project was conducted at Huntington Hospital, a 525-bed, nonprofit, community hospital located in Pasadena, California. In an averag

Interventions

  • OTHER SWIFT home intervention

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 181 participants
Start Date 2011-02
Est. Completion 2013-10
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Southern California

617 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02232126

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02232126 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 181 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Southern California, which has 617 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which SWIFT home intervention is the first listed.

NCT02232126 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02232126 about?

NCT02232126 is a clinical study titled "Social Work Intervention Focused on Transitions". In response to Program Announcement (PA)-09-164, "NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) a randomized pilot study testing the efficacy of SWIFT: Social Work Intervention Focused on Transitions among at-risk older adults following hospital discharge to home. This study is drawn fr...

What is the current status of trial NCT02232126?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 181 participants. The study started on 2011-02. Estimated completion is 2013-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02232126?

The interventions under investigation include: SWIFT home intervention (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02232126?

This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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