Helping families decide on urgent dialysis in the ICU
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study helps families and doctors make shared decisions about starting urgent dialysis for a patient with sudden kidney failure in the ICU. It aims to improve communication and support for families during this difficult time.
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Who can take part
- The patient must be 20 years or older and currently in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- The patient must have a sudden kidney injury that requires urgent dialysis.
- The patient must not have been receiving dialysis or have had a kidney transplant before this hospital stay.
- You must be 20 years or older and be the main family member who talks with the medical team.
- You must be able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese and visit the patient at least every three 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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