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Comprehension of Discharge Instructions for Diabetes Therapy and Hospital Readmission

NCT03279627 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 240

Last updated 2019-08-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify and explore the existing components of discharge planning provided to patients with insulin treated diabetes in the inpatient setting and to examine the contribution of glycemic excursions as well as comprehension of discharge instructions among patients with diabetes, in predicting hospital readmissions.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Diabetes Management Questionnaire

Patients will be asked questions regarding their understanding of instructions for home diabetes management within 48 hours of hospital discharge. At 1 and 3 months, participants will be contacted to obtain information regarding ER visits or hospital readmissions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mary T Korytkowski, MD · Univesity of Pittsburgh

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-08-28
Primary Completion
2019-07-01
Completion
2019-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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