Support tools for families of intensive care patients
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests different tools (like brochures or apps) that may help family members of ICU patients feel more informed and supported. It looks at whether these tools improve the overall experience during a stressful time in the intensive care unit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a relative (family member or close person) of a patient in intensive care who has been on a breathing machine for at least 48 hours.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You understand and speak French.
- You have a working mobile phone number that you can be reached at.
- You agree to be the one relative from your family to participate.
- For the end-of-life part of the study, you must be present when the medical team discusses the decision to stop or limit life support.
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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