Table 1.
Intervention phase | Timeline | Description |
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Baseline assessment and usual care | In the hospital, after obtaining informed consent, prior to or shortly after discharge. |
Obtain baseline functional and psychological assessments using the following: • Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), • Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), • Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), • Medical Outcome Study Short Form (SF-36). See description of Usual Care. |
First home visit (TMH intervention starts) | After hospital discharge, 0–1 month post-injury. | Obtain physical, cognitive, and psychological assessments, social and community needs assessment for patient and caregiver, and a thorough medication reconciliation. Review of medical appointments. Use of Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor (HABC-M) to document symptoms and trigger treatment protocols. |
Plan of care development | From start of first home visit to end of second home visit. | Emphasis on coordination of care between primary and specialty services. Document and finalize individualized care plan. |
Second home visit | Within 1–2 weeks of the first home visit. | Implementation of individualized care plans and treatment protocols, dissemination of educational materials, and connection to in-home and community services. |
6-month interaction period | From first home visit to end of 6 months. | Bi-weekly contact with patient and caregiver at minimum, continue to address identified needs and reinforce treatment protocols, revising as needed. At end of 6 months, transition care to primary care provider. |