PICU Journal for Parents and Caregivers
This study tests a journal to help parents and caregivers stay involved while their child is in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). It aims to see if the journal improves communication and engagement.
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Who can take part
- You are the main caregiver for a child aged 1 month to 21 years in the PICU at Vanderbilt.
- Your child has been in the PICU for 24 to 72 hours and is ready for early mobility therapy.
- This is your first time having a child in the PICU.
- You can read and write in English.
- Your child is between 8 and 17 years old and can also read and write in English (if they join).
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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