What matters most to intensive care patients
This study asks patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and their family members what their priorities are during their stay. The goal is to better understand what is important to patients and their loved ones, which may help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You are expected to stay in the intensive care unit for more than 3 days.
- You agree to take part, or if you are too ill to decide, your family member or legal representative agrees for you.
- If you are a family member or caregiver, you agree to participate.
- You are not under legal guardianship or conservatorship.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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