Tracking long-term effects of ICU care in patients
This study follows people who have stayed in an intensive care unit (ICU) to understand long-term effects of ICU treatment. It may help improve future care plans by identifying problems that last after leaving the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older
- You were admitted to an ICU for at least 12 hours
- Your ICU stay was for trauma, a medical problem, neurosurgery, or heart surgery
- You (or your legal representative) can give written consent
- You are expected to live more than 48 hours and are not receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care
- You can read and speak Dutch, and you can complete questionnaires (or a family member/legal representative can help)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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