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Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) to Reduce Hospitalisations in Nursing Home Residents
Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes
Summary
This prospective observational before-after study evaluates the impact of a Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) on hospitalisation rates among nursing home residents. The study includes a 12-month control phase with usual care followed by a 12-month intervention phase during which the MGU is implemented. The MGU provides advanced on-site diagnostics and telemedicine-supported specialist consultation within nursing homes.
Official title: Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) to Reduce Hospitalisations in Nursing Home Residents: A Prospective Observational Before-After Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
4907
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2026-06-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU)
The MGU is a mobile diagnostic unit providing on-site diagnostics in nursing homes. It includes a 32-slice (64 slice reconstruction) whole body CT scanner, digital X-ray, portable ultrasound, ECG, EEG, and point-of-care laboratory diagnostics. A physician and radiology technician perform diagnostics on-site. Results are transmitted via telemedicine to hospital specialists and communicated to the general practitioner for treatment decisions within 48 hours.
Locations (1)
Nursing Homes in Saarland
Homburg, Saarland, Germany