Impact of Family Presence on ICU Patient Outcomes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates how the time spent with family members affects the outcomes of patients in a tertiary intensive care unit. It aims to determine whether increased family involvement can lead to reduced requirements for sedative medications, decreased incidence of delirium, fewer days on ventilators, and shorter overall ICU stays. The study will follow a cohort of patients aged 18 and over who have at least one family member actively participating in their care. By analyzing these relationships, the study seeks to provide insights into the importance of family presence in critical care settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18 and over.
* Patients with at least one family member actively involved in the care process in the ICU.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with pre-existing cognitive impairment or dementia.
* Patients with severe traumatic brain injury.
* Patients with an expected mortality in the ICU of more than 80%.
* Absence of family members for patients admitted to the ICU.

Where it's running

• Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Oguzhan Kayhan — İstanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Study coordinator: Oguzhan Kayhan
• Email: oguzhan.kayhan@iuc.edu.tr
• Phone: 0090 212 414 3000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.