Woman and Man
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Background and study aims Discharge from critical care (intensive/high dependency care) can cause high levels of anxiety in patients and their family members. Effective information can help reduce this anxiety, but the best way to provide this is currently unclear. This study investigates whether a discharge information pack called UCCDIP can, in comparison to ad-hoc verbal information and/or a standard discharge information booklet, improve the critical care discharge experience and reduce levels of anxiety and depression on the ward. UCCDIP (User Centred Critical Care Discharge Information Pack) consists of: 1. A 'lay' patient discharge summary 2. Separate sections for core patient and relative information 3. Prompts for patients/families to identify and record individual needs and questions 4. Opportunities for reflection 5. A list of support resources Who can participate? Adult patients 18 years and over (and a nominated family member) who have spent over72 hours in a critical care unit and are ready for discharge to a general ward can participate if: 1. They are able to speak, read and understand English. 2. They are for discharge to a ward within King's College Hospital 3. They are medically discharged from critical care Monday-Friday between 08.00-22.00hrs All those taking part are required to provide informed written consent What does the study involve? Verbal or written information about going to the ward will be given by the bedside nurse in critical care. One week after discharge to a ward and again at hospital discharge, patients and family members will be asked to complete questionnaires, which assess their levels of anxiety, depression and coping, and ask about their discharge experience. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? There are no known risks to participants. All participants will receive some form of information about discharge to a general ward, which may reduce their anxiety. Those in the intervention group will additionally receive personalised information, which is expected to enhance recovery. Where is the study run from? This is a single centre study taking part at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? This study started recruiting on 8th August 2011. Recruitment will continue for 6 months or until at least 150 patients have participated. Who is funding the study? National Institute of Healthcare Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB). Who is the main contact? Suzanne Bench (study co-ordinator) [email protected]
Inclusion criteria
- Generic Health Relevance, Disease: Critical Care