Understanding communication barriers in intensive care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how healthcare providers communicate with patients who cannot speak, such as those with a tracheostomy tube or a spinal cord injury in the ICU. It aims to find better ways to support communication and may help improve patient care.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
- You work in an ICU, spine unit, neurosurgical unit, or similar acute care setting.
- You have experience caring for patients who have trouble speaking, including those with a tracheostomy tube, on a breathing machine, or with a spinal cord injury.
- You are able to give informed consent to participate.
- You are not a trainee who is not yet practicing independently, unless you are in an independent clinical role.
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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