Hybrid Hospital at Home and Physical Activity for Adults Admitted to the Hospital With Acute Illness

Among adults admitted to the hospital for acute conditions, is a hybrid hospital-at-home (HaH) model associated with greater early physical activity and improved patient-reported experience compared with inpatient care?In this randomized clinical trial of 111 participants, those assigned to hybrid HaH showed greater physical activity during the first 24 hours after randomization than those receiving traditional inpatient care. Patient satisfaction was higher with HaH, while perceived safety was not significantly different between groups.The findings of this study suggest that hybrid HaH may improve mobility and patient experience without evidence of excess harm.

Corresponding Author: Maria Normand Larsen, MD, PhD, Nordsjaellands Hospital, Dyrehavevej 29, Entrance 58, Plan 3, 3400 Hillerød, Denmark (maria.normand.larsen@regionh.dk).

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