Impact of a digital diary on the mental health of former ICU patients
Diary Implementation as a Prelude to Integrated Interventions in Person-centered Care in the Intensive Care Unit
This study tests if using a digital diary can help improve the mental health and quality of life for people who have been in the ICU and their families.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Rotterdam, South Holland and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06237699 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study explores the health-related effects of a digital diary on the psychological well-being and quality of life of former ICU patients and their relatives. It aims to assess how using a digital diary influences mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study will involve participants who have spent more than 48 hours in the ICU and have not previously used an ICU diary. Data will be collected through pre- and post-measurements to evaluate the perceived quality of care and satisfaction among relatives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include former ICU patients and their relatives who are Dutch-speaking, over 18 years old, and have a history of ICU stays longer than 48 hours.
Not a fit: Patients with a pre-admission diagnosis of psychosis or dementia, or those who have previously used an ICU diary, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the psychological well-being of former ICU patients and their families through improved coping mechanisms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with the use of paper diaries in similar contexts, but the effectiveness of digital diaries remains less explored.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for former ICU patients and their relatives: * Capacity to make decisions autonomously * Proficiency in the Dutch language * 18 years of age or older * ICU length of stay \>48 hours * No use of an ICU diary before (pre-measurement) * Used the digital Post-IC diary for more than 1 day (post-measurement) Exclusion criteria for former ICU patients and their relatives: * Insufficient proficiency in the Dutch language to express themselves on the subject. * Patients with a pre-admission diagnosis of psychosis or dementia. * Use of a paper ICU diary.
Where this trial is running
Rotterdam, South Holland and 3 other locations
- Erasmus University medical center — Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Medisch Spectrum Twente — Enschede, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland — Rotterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Elisabeth-TweeSteden ziekenhuis — Tilburg, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Carola Schol
- Email: c.schol@erasmusmc.nl
- Phone: +31623949775
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.