Book reading for comfort, hope, and anxiety in ICU patients
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether reading books can help patients in the intensive care unit feel more comfortable, hopeful, and less anxious. If you are stable, awake, and can communicate, this could be a gentle way to support your emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- Your condition is stable in the ICU
- You can hear and speak without help
- You do not have a diagnosed mental health condition
- You are fully awake (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15) and not sedated in the last 12 hours
- You expect to stay in the hospital for at least 3 more days
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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