Pilot cluster randomised trial of an evidence-based intervention to reduce avoidable hospital admissions in nursing home residents (Better Health in Residents of Care Homes with Nursing—BHiRCH-NH Study)

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Sampson Elizabeth LORCID,Feast Alexandra,Blighe Alan,Froggatt Katherine,Hunter RachaelORCID,Marston Louise,McCormack Brendan,Nurock Shirley,Panca Monica,Powell CatherineORCID,Rait Greta,Robinson LouiseORCID,Woodward-Carlton Barbara,Young John,Downs Murna

Abstract

ObjectivesTo pilot a complex intervention to support healthcare and improve early detection and treatment for common health conditions experienced by nursing home (NH) residents.DesignPilot cluster randomised controlled trial.Setting14 NHs (7 intervention, 7 control) in London and West Yorkshire.ParticipantsNH residents, their family carers and staff.InterventionComplex intervention to support healthcare and improve early detection and treatment of urinary tract and respiratory infections, chronic heart failure and dehydration, comprising: (1) ‘Stop and Watch (S&W)’ early warning tool for changes in physical health, (2) condition-specific care pathway and (3) Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation tool to enhance communication with primary care. Implementation was supported by Practice Development Champions, a Practice Development Support Group and regular telephone coaching with external facilitators.Outcome measuresData on NH (quality ratings, size, ownership), residents, family carers and staff demographics during the month prior to intervention and subsequently, numbers of admissions, accident and emergency visits, and unscheduled general practitioner visits monthly for 6 months during intervention. We collected data on how the intervention was used, healthcare resource use and quality of life data for economic evaluation. We assessed recruitment and retention, and whether a full trial was warranted.ResultsWe recruited 14 NHs, 148 staff, 95 family carers and 245 residents. We retained the majority of participants recruited (95%). 15% of residents had an unplanned hospital admission for one of the four study conditions. We were able to collect sufficient questionnaire data (all over 96% complete). No NH implemented intervention tools as planned. Only 16 S&W forms and 8 care pathways were completed. There was no evidence of harm.ConclusionsRecruitment, retention and data collection processes were effective but the intervention not implemented. A full trial is not warranted.Trial registration numberISRCTN74109734 (https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN74109734).Original protocolBMJ Open. 2019;9(5):e026510. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026510.

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BMJ

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General Medicine

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