Supporting recovery after ICU stay for older adults
This study looks at the needs of older adults (65+) after a serious ICU stay. The goal is to help people recover better at home with support from a family or friend caregiver.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You stayed in the ICU for at least 2 days.
- You plan to go home or to a short-term rehab after leaving the hospital.
- Your primary language is English.
- You are not receiving comfort care or hospice.
- You do not have a condition that requires a breathing machine through a tube in your neck.
- You do not have severe brain damage, advanced dementia, or an active drug/alcohol problem.
- You have an unpaid caregiver (like a family member or friend) willing to do an interview.
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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