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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05713669 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jakob McSparron, MD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Maddie Lagina, MD
- Email: laginam@med.umich.edu
- Phone: 734-763-9077
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.
Conditions: Professional Burnout, Perceptions of critical care, Professional fulfillment.