Mayo Clinic physician-scientists and other researchers study hospital-at-home care to see how it can help patients and improve healthcare. Their goal is to understand this fast-changing field of care and provide healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.
So far, researchers have found that hospital-at-home programs:
- Have a lower mortality rate than that of hospitals treating similar or even more-serious conditions.
- Can help people with cancer.
- Free up hospital beds for the sickest patients and help hospitals manage room shortages.
- Use medical staff and space more efficiently.
- Might be a more affordable option in the future for both the healthcare system and people who need hospital care.
More research is needed to fully understand how safe, effective and satisfying hospital-at-home care is for patients.