A digital diary for families grieving an ICU death
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study offers a digital diary to families who have lost a loved one in the intensive care unit (ICU). The diary is meant to help you process the experience of your loved one's stay in the ICU and support you during your grief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be the closest family member to the patient: a spouse, adult child, or parent.
- The patient must have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 48 hours.
- The patient must have died while still in the ICU, without being moved to another unit.
- You must be able to read, write, and speak in either English or Chinese.
- You cannot be currently taking medication for a psychiatric condition or participating in any other counseling or therapy.
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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