Pyrexia, diarrhoea, vomiting, respiratory difficulties Not Applicable Pyrexia, diarrhoea, vomiting, respiratory difficulties
Conditions
Interventions
Hospital at home nursing care versus conventional hospital care.
Sponsors
NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of Wirral Hospital Trust aged 0-15 years, requiring: an emergency admission for pyrexia, diarrhoea and vomiting and respiratory difficulties, or considered suitable for early discharge by a Consultant.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children considered unsuitable by the GP, assessing doctor or nurse. Patients unwilling or unable to participate. Patients who do not have telephone access (unless the scheme mobile phone is available). Children registered with a GP outside the Health Authority.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparative clinical effectiveness as measured by readmission rate within three months was used as a proxy for parental coping with illness. Length of stay/care and comparative satisfaction of both patients and carers. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed