Research

We are recruiting hospitals from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden for the HaH study!

Definition of Hospital-at-Home (HaH):

Acute clinical activities that bring hospital staff, equipment, technology, medication, and expertise to selected patients in their own homes or nursing homes—serving as an alternative to acute hospital admission.

The concept has been shown to:

Be safe for patients
Improve patient autonomy
Increase patient satisfaction
Reduce hospital length of stay
Be more cost-effective

Despite its many advantages, successful implementation and scaling of HaH require:

System-wide knowledge of HaH
HaH training for all involved
Leadership and organization at all levels
Solutions for technical and regulatory challenges
Tested, successful HaH implementation strategies

NorDigHE – A New Nordic HaH Education Program

NorDigHE has been developed by hospitals and educational institutions in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to support HaH implementation. The program aims to provide practical knowledge and competencies for HaH, including:
• Digital tools, legislation, data protection, and ethics
• Implementation, organization, and service innovation in practice
• Identifying patient needs and delivering HaH services
• Follow-up and support for individual patients and caregivers

Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

We are investigating whether education and implementation support can facilitate HaH. The study includes:

Intervention group:

A 2-hour local workshop
NorDigHE education offered to clinical colleagues
Implementation guide, support, and hotline access
Regular status follow-ups in meetings

Control group:

Receives the education with a 6-month delay as a quality improvement initiative

Study goals:

HaH implementation at the organizational level
Increased knowledge and motivation among staff
Patient outcomes such as hospital length of stay, readmission rates, and mortality

Who can participate?

We are looking for hospitals in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden that:

Have acutely admitted patients
Have or can establish the necessary infrastructure for HaH, including IT platforms, communication systems, and data exchange agreements
Have a leadership structure that can support HaH implementation

Interested in participating or learning more?

Contact:
📧 mie.hjort.martinussen@regionh.dk
📧 jeff.kirk.svane.03@regionh.dk