Table 1.
Time points and methods of data collection for HOME Study outcomes
| Outcome | 1 Month (30 days) post randomisation | 3 Months (90 days) post randomisation | 1 Year post randomisation | Method of data collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of days in hospital in the month (30 days) post randomisation | ✓ | Routine data/medical records | ||
| Cognitive function (MOCA-T) | ✓ | ✓ | Patient | |
| Independent functioning (Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living) | ✓ | ✓ | Patient/proxy | |
| Health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L) | ✓ | ✓ | Patient/proxy | |
| Anxiety and depression symptoms (PHQ-4) | ✓ | ✓ | Patient/proxy | |
| Overall quality of life (study-specific item) | ✓ | ✓ | Patient/proxy | |
| Experience of hospital stay (study-specific item) | ✓ | Patient/proxy | ||
| View on length of hospital stay (study-specific item) | ✓ | Patient/proxy | ||
| Discharge destination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Routine data/medical records |
| Secondary healthcare use in the 1 year post randomisation | ✓ | Routine data/medical records | ||
| Death | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Routine data/medical records |
Abbreviations: EQ-5D-5L European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions-5 Levels, MOCA-T Montreal Cognitive Assessment–Telephone version, PHQ-4 Patient Health Questionnaire-4