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The Comprehensive Post-Acute Stroke Services (COMPASS) study: design and methods for a cluster-randomized pragmatic trial.
- Source :
- BMC Neurology; 7/17/2017, Vol. 17, p1-13, 13p, 3 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 1 Map
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Patients discharged home after stroke face significant challenges managing residual neurological deficits, secondary prevention, and pre-existing chronic conditions. Post-discharge care is often fragmented leading to increased healthcare costs, readmissions, and sub-optimal utilization of rehabilitation and community services. The COMprehensive Post-Acute Stroke Services (COMPASS) Study is an ongoing cluster-randomized pragmatic trial to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive, evidence-based, post-acute care model on patient-centered outcomes.<bold>Methods: </bold>Forty-one hospitals in North Carolina were randomized (as 40 units) to either implement the COMPASS care model or continue their usual care. The recruitment goal is 6000 patients (3000 per arm). Hospital staff ascertain and enroll patients discharged home with a clinical diagnosis of stroke or transient ischemic attack. Patients discharged from intervention hospitals receive 2-day telephone follow-up; a comprehensive clinic visit within 2 weeks that includes a neurological evaluation, assessments of social and functional determinants of health, and an individualized COMPASS Care Plan™ integrated with a community-specific resource database; and additional follow-up calls at 30 and 60 days post-stroke discharge. This model is consistent with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services transitional care management services provided by physicians or advanced practice providers with support from a nurse to conduct patient assessments and coordinate follow-up services. Patients discharged from usual care hospitals represent the control group and receive the standard of care in place at that hospital. Patient-centered outcomes are collected from telephone surveys administered at 90 days. The primary endpoint is patient-reported functional status as measured by the Stroke Impact Scale 16. Secondary outcomes are: caregiver strain, all-cause readmissions, mortality, healthcare utilization, and medication adherence. The study engages patients, caregivers, and other stakeholders (including policymakers, advocacy groups, payers, and local community coalitions) to advise and support the design, implementation, and sustainability of the COMPASS care model.<bold>Discussion: </bold>Given the high societal and economic burden of stroke, identifying a care model to improve recovery, independence, and quality of life is critical for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The pragmatic trial design provides a real-world assessment of the COMPASS care model effectiveness and will facilitate rapid implementation into clinical practice if successful.<bold>Trial Registration: </bold>Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02588664 ; October 23, 2015. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- STROKE rehabilitation
PATIENT-centered care
STROKE patients
NEUROLOGY
TRANSIENT ischemic attack
MEDICAL care
DISEASE relapse prevention
STROKE treatment
CAREGIVERS
COMPARATIVE studies
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL cooperation
HEALTH outcome assessment
QUALITY of life
RESEARCH
RESEARCH funding
EVALUATION research
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
DISCHARGE planning
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712377
- Volume :
- 17
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- BMC Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124197616
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-017-0907-1