Patient involvement in improving the evidence base on inpatient care: changing service configuration - the 'triage' model
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN63111827 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN63111827 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London (UK) |
| Funder | Programme Grants for Applied Research (ref: RP-PG-0606-1050) |
- Submission date
- 10/06/2008
- Registration date
- 24/07/2008
- Last edited
- 19/06/2017
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Scientific
Department of Psychology
PO Box 77
Institute of Psychiatry
King's College London
De Crespigny Park
London
SE5 8AF
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Multicentre comparison of two psychiatric inpatient models |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Patient involvement in improving the evidence base on inpatient care: changing service configuration - the 'triage' model |
| Study objectives | The aims of this study are to: 1. Explore the effects of different models of triage in terms of their effects on bed use and costs 2. Explore the perceived benefits and costs viewed by service users and staff 3. Identify factors that might guide the development of the most effective and sustainable triage model |
| Ethics approval(s) | Bexley and Greenwich NHS Research Ethics Committee, 27/11/2007, ref: 07/H0809/49 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Acutely mentally ill patients |
| Intervention | A comparison of outcomes for staff/patients in these two models of inpatient 'triage': Model 1: It is a separate ward accepting all inpatient admissions for a maximum of seven days. Stabilisation takes place over three days, the home treatment team is consulted at days three and four and a decision to admit to longer term care or home treatment is made with a resulting discharge or transfer by day seven. This service has a dedicated 'triage' consultant. Model 2: This consists of a triage system in every ward involving a management round with senior medical input on a daily basis. The home treatment team is managed separately but will liaise with teams in each ward. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. User perceptions of inpatient services (currently being developed) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Client Service Receipt Inventory for Inpatient Care (CSRI-I): to provide details of services which will be linked to costs |
| Completion date | 31/10/2012 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 400 |
| Key inclusion criteria | All adult psychiatric inpatients aged between 18 and 65 years, either sex |
| Key exclusion criteria | No exclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/11/2008 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/10/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
SE5 8AF
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/06/2014 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
19/06/2017: Publication reference added.
