Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment at Home

This research-based innovation study has an evaluation approach with follow-up evaluation as the overall approach.

The pre-project was carried out with a qualitative approach under the auspices of SINTEF 2018/2019.

The main project consists of sub-study 1 and sub-study 2 (2020/2022).

Sub-study 1: The project use an iterative, user-centered service methodology with a qualitative approach. Here, SINTEF has the main responsibility for a qualitative summary after conducting interviews, observations and group discussions with patients, next of kins and health professionals regarding the development and testing / quality assurance of the new concept / service course for home treatment.

Sub-study 2: The approach here is quantitative. Descriptive data must be obtained from the hospital and municipal patient records, patient administration system (PAS) at Kristiansund hospital, alarm data from the Regional Response Center and pump log from the individual patient's infusion pump after home treatment.

Inclusion criteria

• Main or bi-diagnosis during stay:

A692 Borreliosis G00 - G009 Central nervous system inflammatory disorders I33 Endocarditis J86 Empyema D46.3 Spondylodiscitis M86 Osteomyelitis T84 Prosthesis / osteosynthesis infections M00.0-M00.9 Pyogen / septic arthritis J40-J47 Chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract

• Competent to give consent
• The infection can not be treated with oral antibiotics in monotherapy
• Selected IV antibiotics must be suitable for administration via selected pumps
• The patient's condition is stable and does not require frequent observation by health care professionals
• The patient is motivated and willing to participate in intravenous treatment in home hospitals
• Must, after training, demonstrate mastery of practical procedures related to pump handling and any other procedures described in the patient's treatment plan
• The home must be suitable for intravenous antibiotic treatment; access to refrigerators, hygienic conditions, social conditions
• The patient must have a mobile phone and be able to handle the system for fast and secure communication with the Regional Response Center (RRO)

Exclusion criteria

• consent not given