U.S., Feb. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06842719) titled 'Effectiveness of Post-Hospital Discharge Housing Counselling to Support Geriatric Patients in Staying At Home: a Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: Hospitalisation is often a disruptive event for older people, especially for geriatric patients with frailty. A critical factor for a successful return to one's own home is the living situation. Unfortunately, a large proportion of homes in Germany are not sufficiently accessible and often do no longer meet the needs of older residents with various health limitations. This can impair residents' functionality, increase the risk of falls, and restrict indepen...