Hope after ICU: A support study
This study tests a program to help patients feel more hopeful and supported after leaving the intensive care unit (ICU). If you were in the ICU for more than 48 hours and can talk and use video calls, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You were in the intensive care unit (ICU) for more than 48 hours.
- You are 18 to 85 years old.
- You can speak and understand Norwegian.
- You can communicate verbally and take part in digital video meetings.
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems, major mental health issues, or were in the ICU because of a suicide attempt.
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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