Study of ICU staffing and support strategies
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how different staffing and support strategies may help patients who need a breathing machine in the ICU. Researchers want to see if these approaches can improve care and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You were 19 years old or older when you entered the ICU.
- You needed a breathing machine (ventilator) while in the ICU.
- You were in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
- You were not already on a breathing machine at home, in assisted living, or in a long-term care facility.
- You are not currently in prison or jail.
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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