RecruitingPhase 3ACTRN12605000708651

Care coordination pilot trial

Pilot trial of care coordination in chronic disease of the elderly in order to improve quality of life.


Sponsor

DVA

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 65 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is testing a coordinated care approach for older patients who are taking multiple medicines (5 or more) and living with chronic health conditions. Managing many medicines and multiple health problems can be complicated and risky. The trial tests whether having a care coordinator — someone who helps link up your different healthcare providers — leads to better, safer, and more efficient care. You may be eligible if: - You are 65 years or older - You are currently prescribed at least 5 PBS-approved medicines - You have a chronic (long-term) health condition You may NOT be eligible if: - You are in end-stage palliative care Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

Care coordination to improve management of elderly veterans. The intervention will be trialled for 12 months. The control group will receive usual care.

Care coordination to improve management of elderly veterans. The intervention will be trialled for 12 months. The control group will receive usual care.


Locations(1)

Australia

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