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ICU Patient and Family Comfort Study - NCT00798941-94143(Clinical Trial 255740)



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City:  San Francisco
State:  
CA
Zip Code: 94143
Conditions: Pain - Thirst - Anxiety - Satisfaction
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate family-led interventions for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients' symptoms (i.e., pain and thirst) that will involve ICU patients' family members in the non-pharmacological management of these symptoms. This family involvement may help to ameliorate not only patients' symptoms but also the families' symptoms and promote family satisfaction with ICU care.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Patient: - in ICU for at least 24 hours; - adult; - able to self-report; - pain and thirst greater than 3 on 0-10 numeric rating scale; - English-speaking. - Family member: - 18 years or older; - visits patient more than other family members; - closest person to patient (can be non-biological). Exclusion Criteria: - Patient: - in ICU for at less than 24 hours; - non-adult; - unable to self-report; - no pain and thirst greater than 3 on 0-10 numeric rating scale; - non-English-speaking. - Family member: - younger than 18 years; - visits patient less than other family members; - not closest person to patient.
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Date Processed: July 2, 2010
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