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The Effects of a Respiratory Assistive Device Health Education Manual on Readmission Rates and Self-Care Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Summary
This study evaluates whether adding an easy-to-read, illustrated education booklet to routine discharge planning helps patients and their family caregivers safely use home respiratory equipment. Patients who need breathing devices after leaving the hospital often face challenges managing equipment and recognizing warning symptoms, which can lead to complications or hospital readmissions. Participants in this study are randomly assigned (by chance) to one of two groups: one group receives standard hospital discharge instructions, while the other group receives the standard instructions along with a specialized, step-by-step respiratory care booklet. Researchers will assess how prepared patients feel to return home the day before discharge, and will follow up by phone one week later to check on device use, daily care confidence, and any unexpected doctor or emergency room visits.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-09-15
Completion Date
2027-07-31
Last Updated
2026-09-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Structured Discharge Educational Manual for Respiratory Assistive Devices
In addition to routine discharge planning, participants receive a structured, pictorial educational manual developed by the Division of Thoracic Medicine at Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital. The manual comprises four structured modules: 1. Patient triage for home mechanical ventilation, discharge planning workflow, respiratory assistive devices introduction, and operational precautions; 2. Verification of eligibility and application procedures for medical assistive device subsidies provided by the New Taipei City Department of Health; 3. Relevant information and documentation preparation for home respiratory care institutions for ventilator-dependent cases; and 4. Long-term Care 2.0 application procedures and service introduction for eligible participants.
Routine Discharge Planning Service
Participants receive conventional hospital discharge planning care delivered by a discharge planning respiratory therapist. This includes verbal education, individual patient care need assessment, and standard operational guidance on prescribed respiratory assistive devices.