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  • Gastroenterology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Non-operative management (NOM) is preferred for acute complicated diverticulitis (ACD).
  • A Hospital-at-Home (HaH) program was implemented to deliver NOM for ACD.
  • This study assessed the feasibility of the HaH program for selected ACD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a Hospital-at-Home (HaH) program for non-operative management of acute complicated diverticulitis (ACD).

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, single-arm, non-randomized feasibility study was conducted.
  • Patients with ACD meeting specific criteria were admitted to HaH instead of inpatient care.
  • The program involved remote monitoring, virtual physician visits, and available at-home treatments.

Main Results:

  • The HaH program enrolled 10 patients with ACD, characterized by abscesses and extraluminal gas.
  • 80% of patients successfully completed the HaH program, with 6 achieving resolution without further intervention.
  • The program resulted in 98 saved hospital bed-days, with a median length of stay of 9.5 days.

Conclusions:

  • The novel HaH program demonstrated feasibility for managing ACD, with an 80% success rate.
  • HaH is a viable alternative to traditional inpatient care for well-selected ACD patients.
  • This approach has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.