RecruitingNCT06770751

Family Involvement in ICU

Family Involvement in the Intensive Care Unit: a Prospective Cohort Study Exploring Its Effects on Sedation Dosages, Delirium, Ventilator-Free Days, and Length of Stay.

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Enrollment

122 participants

Start Date

Jan 13, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Intensive care patients Family Relatives Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit Sedatives

Summary

The aim of this prospective cohort study was to investigate the effect of the time spent with relatives of patients treated in a tertiary intensive care unit on patient outcomes. The main question it aimed to answer was: Does spending more time with relatives of patients in intensive care result in lower sedative agent requirements? Does spending more time with relatives of patients in intensive care result in less delirium, fewer ventilator days, and shorter ICU stays?

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people with delirium in the intensive care unit, family, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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