Family discussions for ICU breathing or feeding tube decisions
Part of Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how giving families information and involving them in discussions affects how long it takes them to decide about getting a tracheostomy or a feeding tube for their loved one in the ICU. It aims to help families feel more supported and make decisions more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are a parent, child, or sibling of a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- The patient needs a tracheostomy (a tube placed in the windpipe to help breathing) or a feeding tube (PEG, a tube into the stomach for nutrition).
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You can read, understand, and communicate in Turkish.
- You are involved in making medical decisions for the patient.
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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