Hybrid Hospital at Home and Physical Activity for Adults Admitted to the Hospital With Acute Illness: A - Takeaways - MDSpire

Hybrid Hospital at Home and Physical Activity for Adults Admitted to the Hospital With Acute Illness: A

  • By

  • Maria Normand Larsen

  • Tatjana Sandreva Dreisig

  • Maja Kjær Rasmussen

  • Charlotte Demuth von Sydow

  • Thyge Lynghøj Nielsen

  • Maria Lund Christensen

  • Miljena Copois

  • Casper Roed

  • Theis Lange

  • Thea Kølsen Fischer

  • June 22, 2026

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    Hospital bed capacity has declined, prompting interest in alternatives like hospital at home (HaH) care for acute illness.

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    HaH reduces complications and improves outcomes, but hybrid models combining telemedicine and home care are underrepresented in trials.

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    A randomized clinical trial evaluated a hybrid HaH model in Denmark, focusing on physical activity as a primary outcome.

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    Eligible participants included adults with specific clinical criteria, while those with unstable conditions or impairments were excluded.

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    Coprimary outcomes included physical activity in the first 24 hours and patient satisfaction, with secondary outcomes assessing mortality and readmission rates.

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