Impact of meetings between ICU patients and their doctors on burnout

Impact of Resident Participation in Post-ICU Follow Up Clinic

NA · University of Michigan · NCT05713669

This study tests if having meetings between ICU patients and their doctors can help reduce burnout and improve job satisfaction for the doctors.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Michigan (other)
Locations1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Trial IDNCT05713669 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study examines how meetings between patients who were admitted to the ICU and the physicians who cared for them affect the doctors' professional fulfillment and burnout levels. Residents will be randomly assigned to either participate in these encounters or serve as a control group. The goal is to establish longitudinal relationships between critical care providers and ICU survivors, assessing the impact on the physicians' perceptions of their work and overall well-being.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include ICU survivors who are eligible for follow-up at the Post ICU Longitudinal Survivor Experience (PULSE) clinic.

Not a fit: Patients who died during their ICU stay will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the well-being of healthcare providers and improve their job satisfaction.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have indicated that provider-patient interactions can positively influence healthcare professionals' job satisfaction and burnout.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria for Patients:

\- Must be eligible for Post ICU Longitudinal Survivor Experience (PULSE) clinic follow up and/or have received referral to clinic

Inclusion criteria for Residents:

* Must have completed at least one 2-week rotation in the medical ICU at the University of Michigan
* Must have cared for an enrolled patient in the study

Exclusion Criteria for Patients:

\- Died during ICU stay

Exclusion Criteria for Residents:

\- Provided only "cross-cover" for the patient.

Where this trial is running

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Professional Burnout, Perceptions of critical care, Professional fulfillment.

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.