Educational Program for ICU Patients' Recovery
This study tests whether teaching ICU patients and their families about recovery can help patients regain strength and function after leaving the hospital. Researchers will follow patients for several months after discharge to see if the education makes a difference in their recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You spend at least 48 hours in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You can provide written permission for the study, or a family member can sign for you if you're unable to decide
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for more than 24 hours from now
- You are able to attend follow-up visits at the hospital clinic after you go home
- You do not have a plan in place to limit life-saving treatments like breathing machines or dialysis
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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