Nurse Follow-Up Care for Post-ICU Recovery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores the impact of follow-up meetings between ICU nurses and their former patients after hospital discharge. It aims to determine if these encounters can enhance patient recovery following intensive care. Nurses will be divided into two groups: the Nurse Encounter Group, which will meet with former patients during follow-up visits, and the Nurse Control Group, which will not. Patients who were in the ICU and are suitable for follow-up are ideal candidates for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers patients a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could improve recovery experiences for future ICU patients.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this protocol is safe for post-ICU recovery?
Research has shown that follow-up care led by nurses after ICU stays is safe for patients. The reviewed studies report no safety issues with this type of care, indicating that patients generally handle it well.
Nurses in these roles support patients during recovery, and patients often value having a familiar person to guide them through this process. Overall, evidence suggests that nurse follow-up care is a safe and supportive choice for those recovering from an ICU stay.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores a novel approach to post-ICU recovery by looking at the impact of personalized nurse follow-up care. Unlike traditional post-ICU care, which often lacks continuity and personal touch, this trial investigates whether having the same nurse who cared for a patient in the ICU involved in their follow-up visits can enhance recovery outcomes. This method aims to improve the emotional and psychological support for patients, potentially leading to better overall recovery by leveraging the pre-existing nurse-patient relationship.
What evidence suggests that this nurse follow-up care method is effective for post-ICU recovery?
Studies have shown that follow-up care with nurses after ICU stays can aid patient recovery. Research indicates that these services help ICU survivors understand post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), regain normality, and cope positively. One study reported that 56% of patients showed some impairment in PICS components 12 months after leaving the hospital, highlighting the need for continued support. In this trial, participants in the Nurse Encounter Group will attend post-ICU clinics involving nurse encounters, offering adaptable ways to provide necessary follow-up care. These clinics aim to improve recovery by maintaining a connection between patients and the nurses who cared for them in the ICU. Meanwhile, the Nurse Control Group will not have these encounters, serving as a comparison to evaluate the effectiveness of the follow-up care.46789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jakob McSparron, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients who were previously in an ICU and are suitable for follow-up, as well as the nurses who cared for them. Nurses must be registered and have worked in an ICU. The study excludes anyone not meeting these criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Encounter
Nurses in the encounter group meet with former ICU patients at the post-ICU clinic
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in nurse fulfillment and burnout after the encounter
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Nurse control group
- Nurse Encounter Group
Trial Overview
The study aims to understand the effects of post-ICU meetings between patients and their former ICU nurses. It involves 10 patients and 20 nurses, with half of the nurses randomly chosen to meet with former patients at a clinic.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Nurses that are assigned to this group will be asked to take surveys before and immediately following the post-ICU clinic encounter with a patient that they had cared for in the ICU during a follow-up care visit with the former ICU - patient.
Nurses assigned to this group will only complete surveys and will not see a former patient in a post-ICU visit.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Nurse Follow-Up Care for Post-ICU Recovery
The objective of this study is to learn more about the impact of a longitudinal encounter between critical care nurses and former intensive care unit ...
ICU follow-up services and their impact on post-intensive ...
Qualitative studies report that follow-up services can help ICU survivors understand PICS, regain a sense of normality and cope positively.
Post-intensive care unit clinics: models and implementation
Conclusion. This review highlights that hybrid post-ICU clinic models may offer a balanced and adaptable approach to delivering follow-up care, ...
Mapping the landscape of post-intensive care recovery ...
This study evaluates the organization of post-ICU care in the Netherlands, assesses whether national guideline recommendations are appropriated in practice,
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jintensivecare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40560-023-00716-wPost-intensive care syndrome follow-up system after hospital ...
A previous study reported that 56% of patients exhibited some impairment in one of the three components of PICS in the 12 months after hospital ...
Post-intensive care syndrome follow-up system after hospital ...
The PICS follow-up system includes a PICS follow-up clinic, home visitations, telephone or mail follow-ups, and telemedicine.
Effects of the “ICU Support” team meeting concept on patient ...
The “ICU Support” team meeting concept aims to support intensive care unit (ICU) teams by promoting interprofessional communication, peer support, and patient ...
Peer support in intensive care unit follow‐up: A qualitative ...
Peer support invited participants into a secure community and eased their sense of being alone in their struggles.
Intensive care nurses' experiences of conducting nurse-led ...
To explore and describe the experiences of Norwegian intensive care unit nurses providing nurse-led follow-up to patients and their families.
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