Studying a tool to spot confusion in intensive care patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to check for delirium (sudden confusion) in patients staying in the intensive care unit (ICU). It also looks at how family members can help spot these changes, so the care team can help sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and have been in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
- You need to be awake enough to respond to simple questions (not in a deep sleep or coma).
- If you can't give permission yourself, a family member can give it for you.
- Your main family caregiver must be willing to take part and be able to speak and read Mandarin.
- You must not have dementia, a severe mental health condition, or a serious brain disease.
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