Setting daily goals for kids with complex medical needs in the hospital
This study looks at how to make hospital stays better for children with complex medical needs and their families. It tests a new way of setting daily goals together, so your child's care matches what matters most to you.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 7 to 17 years old and has medical complexity.
- Your child is currently in the hospital or has been hospitalized within the last 3 months for 4 or more days.
- Your child can speak and understand English.
- You (the care partner) are 18 or older and can speak English.
- You and your child can provide verbal permission to join.
- You are not a prisoner.
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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