Identification of Admission High Risk Elderly

Objective: The study aim to establish high risk admission model and readmission model for elderly in Taiwan.

Method: Investigators compare the clinical, epidemiological, and socioeconomic characteristics of admitted patients during 1 August,2011 to 31 July,2012. All patients will follow up to end of study to identify 14 days readmission and 30 days readmission to geriatic ward.

Expected Outcomes: (1) To compare the prediction value of derivation cohort and validation cohort. (2) To identify high risk indicators of admission and readmission for elderly. (3) To determine the risk factors in admission elderly association with quality indicators.

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Key information

Conditions

Pneumonia Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Infections Lung Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Nervous System Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Stroke Urinary Tract Infection Urinary Tract Infections Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan, 100

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with age 65 year old above
Patients admission to geriatric ward

Exclusion criteria

Patients with unstable vital sign
Patients or dependants reject to sign inform consent.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Determine percentages of high risk in elderly 14 days readmission to geriatric ward

Time frame: 1-year

Readmission in 14 days to geriatric ward is an important issue of elderly.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Identification of Admission High Risk Elderly From Multiple Cohorts: a Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Sep 4, 2013
Registry last updated: Apr 23, 2014

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