An app to improve communication and family engagement for critically ill patients with delirium
VoiceLove: An App-Based COMmunication Tool Designed to Address DeliriUm and Improve Family ENgagement and PatIent/Family SatisfaCtion in CriticAlly Ill PaTiEnts (COMMUNICATE)
This study is testing a new app called VoiceLove that helps families communicate better with healthcare providers about loved ones in the ICU, especially those with Alzheimer's and related dementias, to reduce confusion and improve their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Voicelove LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Scarsdale, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11222806 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an app-based communication tool called VoiceLove, aimed at addressing delirium in critically ill patients and enhancing family engagement. The app will facilitate better communication between healthcare providers and families, helping to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. By utilizing evidence-based interventions from the ABCDEF Bundle, the research seeks to reduce the prevalence of ICU delirium and its associated complications. Patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will be a primary focus, as they are particularly vulnerable to delirium.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include critically ill patients aged 21 and older who are experiencing or at risk for delirium, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not critically ill or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of care and outcomes for critically ill patients experiencing delirium.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family engagement strategies can effectively reduce ICU delirium, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Scarsdale, United States
- Voicelove LLC — Scarsdale, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ely, E Wesley — Voicelove LLC
- Study coordinator: Ely, E Wesley
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.