RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05288140

Efficacy of the Use of Diaries in Intensive Care Units

Sponsor

University of Barcelona

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Depression Stress Anxiety Patient Family Intensive Care Unit PICS Diary (Blank Journal)

Summary

Randomized clinical trial that aims to evaluate the impact of the use of a diary in patients and relatives of patients admitted to an ICU in relation to usual practice in terms of health-related quality of life, the post-traumatic stress and anxiety/depression at 2, 6 and 12 months after ICU discharge.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether giving patients a personal diary during their stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) helps them recover psychologically after being discharged. The idea is that reading about what happened to them during a period when they were sedated and on a breathing machine may help reduce anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress. **You may be eligible if...** - You were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) - You were sedated and on a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine) for at least 24 hours - You or your family member has given signed consent - You are able to communicate in the language of the study - You are willing to attend follow-up visits after discharge **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a history of psychiatric, mental, or significant cognitive conditions - You do not want to participate voluntarily Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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