Virtual Ward for Early Discharge in Patients Receiving Inpatient Care
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Brief Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility of providing hospital-level care at home for eligible patients through a Virtual Ward. Patients are discharged early from the hospital and monitored remotely using digital vital sign monitoring and anamnesis questionnaires. The primary aim is to determine if at least 30% of eligible patients can be safely and successfully transferred to the Virtual Ward under current Dutch healthcare conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years old). * Currently hospitalized and eligible for early discharge according to clinical judgment. * Ability to provide written informed consent. * Access to a smartphone or tablet with internet connection. * Patient is capable of using the Digizorg app or has support from a caregiver who can assist. * Suitable home situation for Virtual Ward care (e.g., safe environment, necessary utilities available). * Enrollment in one of the predefined Virtual Ward care pathways Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring continuous hospital-based monitoring or interventions that cannot be safely delivered at home. * Patients who are hemodynamically unstable or require oxygen therapy \>5 liters/minute at the time of discharge. * Patients unable or unwilling to comply with home monitoring procedures. * Patients with significant cognitive impairment without adequate caregiver support. * Patients with a life expectancy less than 30 days, as assessed by the tr