Using daily diaries for people in the intensive care unit
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks whether keeping a daily diary for people in the intensive care unit can help after an ICU stay. You may be eligible if you are in the ICU, are sedated and on a breathing machine for at least 24 hours, and can agree to follow-up visits.
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Who can take part
- You are currently admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are sedated and on a breathing machine (mechanically ventilated) for 24 hours.
- You (or your legal representative) can give informed consent for the study.
- You can understand the study language (no language barrier).
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits.
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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