The goal of this study is to compare the experience of intensive care unit (ICU) families and care providers before and after the implementation of an approach whereby clinicians initiate written communication with families The main questions it aims to answer are Is ICU care-provider initiated written communication feasible and acceptable to participants? Does ICU care-provider initiated written communication affect the experience of families and care providers? Participants will complete surveys and participate in interviews during a 3 month pre-implementation phase and a 3 month post-implementation phase
3 Primary · 3 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 10 days after ICU admission
Experimental Treatment
200 Total Participants · 1 Treatment Group
Primary Treatment: Written Communication · No Placebo Group · N/A
Age 18+ · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
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