Plain-English translation of NCT06901167 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a program called Residential In-Reach (RIR) that connects nursing home staff to hospital nurses and doctors through telehealth. When a resident becomes ill, staff can quickly get expert advice instead of automatically calling an ambulance. The study wants to see whether this service helps keep older adults healthier and reduces unnecessary trips to the emergency room.
Many nursing home residents end up in the emergency room for problems that could be managed on-site with the right support. This program has worked well in cities, but no one knows yet if it works as well in rural and regional areas where hospitals are farther away.
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If you're a nursing home staff member, resident, or family member, you'll share your experiences and observations about how the service worked — such as whether it helped avoid hospital visits, what went well, and what was difficult. If you're a doctor, you may be interviewed about how the service affected your practice. The study will gradually roll out the service across different nursing homes over time, comparing what happens in facilities before and after the program starts.
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