Digital diary for family members after ICU loss
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where family members write a digital diary for their loved one who passed away in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to see if this writing helps with grief and coping after the loss.
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Who can take part
- You are the spouse, adult child, or parent of an adult patient who was in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Your family member was in the ICU for at least 48 hours before passing away.
- Your family member died while still in the ICU, not after being moved to another unit.
- You can read and write in either English or Chinese.
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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