Better communication for patients on breathing machines in the ICU
This study tests a way to help patients in the intensive care unit who are on a breathing machine communicate better. The goal is to see if it improves care and reduces frustration for you and your family.
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Who can take part
- You are on a breathing machine with a tube in your windpipe or have a special tube called a tracheostomy with the balloon inflated.
- You are awake enough to open and close your eyes when asked.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can speak and understand French.
- You do not have serious vision or hearing problems that aren't corrected.
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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