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Nurse-led Care Models in Swiss Nursing Homes: Improving Interprofessional Care for Better Resident Outcomes (INTERCARE)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BASEL · Jul 5, 2018

Trial Information

Current as of June 08, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Avoidable Hospitalisations Quality Of Care Nursing Homes Implementation Science Quality Improvement

ClinConnect Summary

This multicentre study uses a mixed-methods approach to evaluate testing of a nurse-led care model intervention. Each of the 11 NHs participating in this study will recruit at least one registered nurse with at least three years' long-term care experience, which will undergo training to become a geriatric nurse expert. Training of the geriatric nurse experts will be delivered as a blended-learning approach, combining face to face (F2F) teaching and E-learning modules. The 8 modules will cover the following topics: 1. leadership, 2. communication, 3. comprehensive geriatric assessment, 4. ge...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Nursing homes
  • German-speaking
  • Size: ≥80 long-term care beds (NHs with \>60 beds will be considered if they have a high hospitalisation rate)
  • Hospitalisation rates: ≥0.8/1000 resident days
  • Residents
  • - All long-term care residents
  • Geriatric nurse experts:
  • Registered nurse
  • At least three years' experience in long-term care
  • Nursing home staff
  • Care workers of all educational levels, including students
  • Other health professionals employed by the NH (such as therapists, dieticians) with direct resident contact
  • Employed by the NH and working in the NH for a minimum of 3 months
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Nursing homes
  • Italian-speaking
  • French-speaking
  • Residents
  • - Short term or day care residents, other residents with a discharge planned within two months after admittance

About University Of Basel

The University of Basel, established in 1460, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Switzerland, renowned for its commitment to research and education in the life sciences, medicine, and clinical research. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to advance innovative therapeutic approaches and improve patient care. The University of Basel fosters collaboration among leading scientists, healthcare professionals, and industry partners, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements in all clinical trials. Through its comprehensive research programs, the university aims to contribute significantly to the understanding and treatment of various medical conditions, ultimately enhancing global health outcomes.

Locations

Arlesheim, , Switzerland

Basel, , Switzerland

Basel, , Switzerland

Bern, , Switzerland

Burgdorf, , Switzerland

Luzern, , Switzerland

Niederwil, , Switzerland

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Michael Simon, PhD

Principal Investigator

Institut für Pflegewissenschaft Fakultät für Medizin, Universität Basel Bernoullistrasse 28, Raum 107 CH-4056 Basel

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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