From Administration of Oral Medicines by Nurses to Controlled Self-administration: Impact on Safety of Administration During Hospitalisation
This study in a French hospital is exploring a new way patients take their medicines during their hospital stay. Normally, nurses give out all medicines. However, this study is looking at whether patients can safely take their own regular medicines themselves, with nurses checking in on them. The main goal is to see if this change helps patients understand their medicines better, take them more regularly, and if it makes the whole process safer. Researchers believe that letting patients manage their own medicines can help them feel more in control and better prepared for going home. This trial will compare the traditional nurse-led approach with a supervised self-administration program.
At a glance
What is this study about?
When you're in hospital, nurses usually give you all your medicines. This study in France is looking at a different approach for patients who regularly take medicines at home. Instead of nurses giving every single dose, the study wants to see if patients can safely take their own medicines themselves, while still having nurses nearby to supervise and help if needed. The main idea is that this might help patients feel more in charge of their own health and learn more about their medicines while they are in hospital.
The researchers want to understand if this method makes it safer for patients to take their medicines, helps patients remember to take them, and improves their understanding of why they are taking them. This is an important topic because being more involved in your own care in hospital could help you manage your medicines better when you go home.
Ultimately, this study aims to see if changing the way medicines are given in hospital, from nurses giving every dose to patients taking their own with supervision, has good outcomes for patients. It's about finding the safest and most helpful way for patients to manage their medicines during their recovery.
Key takeaways
- Study explores patients taking their own medicines in hospital.
- Aims to improve safety, understanding, and medicine-taking habits.
- Nurses will still supervise and be there to help.
- For adults who already manage their own medicines at home.
- Only for patients at a specific hospital in France.
- Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for adults who are staying at a specific rehabilitation unit in a hospital in Valenciennes, France, for at least seven days. You would need to be someone who usually takes your own regular medicines without help when you are at home, and you must have been taking regular medication before you came to the hospital.
There are several reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you are under 18, or if you have difficulty remembering things, concentrating, or are very low in mood. You also wouldn't be able to take part if you have problems swallowing pills, or if you have trouble picking things up with your hands. If you don't take regular medication, or if your health is unstable, you also wouldn't be suitable for this study.
The study also cannot include people who are already part of another research study, or if you have certain legal arrangements that mean someone else makes decisions for you, like being under a guardianship.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Are you staying at the rehabilitation unit in Valenciennes Hospital?
- Do you take regular medicines yourself at home without help?
- Is your hospital stay planned for at least 7 days?
- Do you have good memory and concentration?
- Do you not have problems swallowing or picking up items?
What does participation involve?
If you join this study, the main difference will be how you take your regular medicines in hospital. Instead of a nurse giving you each dose, you would be responsible for taking your own medicines at the right times, just like you would at home. Nurses would still be there to check in on you and make sure everything is going well. The study will look at things like how well you understand your medicines and if you take them as prescribed. This will all happen during your hospital stay for at least seven days. There aren't any extra visits or special medications beyond what you would normally take for your health.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- CH ValenciennesVerified postcodeValenciennes, France· Recruiting
Common questions
What medicines can I self-administer?
This study focuses on your regular, ongoing medicines you take at home, not new or emergency medications.
Will nurses still help me if I need it?
Yes, nurses will still supervise and be available to help you and answer any questions you have about your medicines.
Will this change my usual hospital care?
No, this only changes how you receive your regular medicines; all other aspects of your hospital care remain the same.
What if I forget to take a dose?
The nurses are there to supervise and will help you remember, ensuring you take your medicines safely.
Is this study available outside of France?
This particular study is only taking place in a specific hospital in Valenciennes, France.
How to find out more
Quentin HIVER
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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