Measuring family engagement in intensive care units

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 aims to develop and validate a new instrument for measuring family engagement in intensive care units (ICUs). It will involve 198 family members across four Canadian hospitals over a 12-week period, focusing on understanding how family activation and engagement relate to patient-centered outcomes. The study will also explore various demographic factors that may influence family engagement, such as age, relationship, and ethnicity. By capturing diverse practice patterns and cultural differences, the study seeks to provide insights into family-centered care in critical settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Family member of patient admitted to the intensive care units
* Able to participate in English or French
* Age 18 years old or older

Exclusion Criteria:

* ICU stays less than 24 hours
* Another family member has already participated in the study

Where it's running

• Jewish General Hospital / Lady Davis Institute
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
• Montreal General Hospital
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
• Royal Victoria Hospital
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
• Foothills Medical Centre
  Calgary, Alberta, Canada Active not recruiting
• St. Michael's Hospital
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Suspended
• Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Active not recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michael J Goldfarb, MD MSc — Lady Davis Institute
• Study coordinator: Jillian Kifell, MSc
• Email: jillian.kifell.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
• Phone: 5143408222

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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.