Impact of ICU Stay on Quality of Life and PTSD
Experience of Staying in Intensive Care and Impact on Quality of Life
Recruiting
Observational Study
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 Months and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who have stayed in intensive care for more than 48 hours. Participants will share their experiences to help understand how staying in intensive care can affect life after hospital.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am an adult aged 18 or older
- I have stayed in intensive care for more than 48 hours
You may not be able to join if
- I was admitted to intensive care after a scheduled surgery
- I was readmitted to intensive care within the last 30 days
- I am under legal guardianship
- I cannot complete a questionnaire
- I do not have good reading or speaking skills in French
- I am under guardianship or conservatorship
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
It now seems well established that post-traumatic stress disorder following a stay in intensive care is one of the factors that affects patients' quality of life after they leave hospital.
Several qualitative and quantitative studies suggest that there are several factors associated with the onset of this post-traumatic stress disorder, including the absence of memory of the stay in intensive car…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patient (≥ 18 years)
* Stay in intensive care \> 48 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
* Admission to intensive care following scheduled surgery.
* Readmission to intensive care (previous admission within the 30 days prior).
* Patient under legal guardianship
* Inability to com…
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