Reducing 30-Day Sepsis Readmissions: Impact of a Post Discharge Education Program

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will advance the knowledge in the field by determining the effectiveness of discharge education regarding prevention of a new infection which is the highest cause of readmission for sepsis patient. In evaluating the impact care teams will develop a clearer link between specific home-based education interventions and infection prevention. This study is an exploratory study designed to identify whether patient education through an innovative teaching method can have an impact on readmissions. This study may the first of several based on findings from this initial, exploratory study.

Official Title
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Reducing 30-Day Sepsis Readmissions: Impact of a Post Discharge Education Program

Conditions
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Sepsis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Sepsis education


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Oncology patients discharged to home following a diagnosis of sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock Patient must have a mobile phone/device English speakers Age range 18 - 85 years Exclusion Criteria: Less than 18 years of age and older than 85 years of age No mobile phone/device Non-English speaking No diagnosis of sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock Non-Oncology patient

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Sepsis Education<br>The patient will receive a daily notification via their mobile phone and conduct the daily activity for 30 days. The program is interactive and aimed at measures that prevent exposure to infection sources in the environment, as well as recognition of early signs of infection and possible sepsis. Each session takes approximately 2 minutes or less. Each scenario or session has the user identify where germs may be present and then asks the user to perform a simple action to remove the germs (e.g. with an antiseptic wipe). The range of activities include cleaning of surfaces, proper mask use, and hand sanitizing. This includes areas of their home such as the kitchen, bathroom, living room/family room. The program also addresses common community areas such as public transit, grocery stores, and restaurants | Other: Sepsis education<br>* The education program has been reviewed and approved by BJH Center for Practice Excellence<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readmission rates |  | 4 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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sepsis, education, cancer