Strengthening Hope After ICU Discharge

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Hope Intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06569901

542348

Ages 18-85
All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate an interventional program that aims to strengthen hope in intensive care unit (ICU) patients in the rehabilitation phase. The main questions it aims to answer are:

To develop and implement a follow-up service to strengthen hope in ICU patients, and to evaluate the effect on hope in a stepped wedge randomized trial.

To identify possible predictive factors (facilitators and barriers) associated with hope.

Participants will be asked to take part in an ICU follow-up service, a "Hope Intervention" consisting of digital individual- and group conversations. The program will address topics that are important for hope, such as active involvement, social relationships, believes and thoughts of the future.

We will compare the level of hope between participants who have completed the "Hope Intervention" to those that have not yet completed the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients ≥18 years
ICU patient for > 48 hours
must be able to communicate verbally just after their ICU stay and be able to handledigital meetings

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with severe cognitive impairment
Do not understand and speak Norwegian
Patients with major psychiatric challenges, suicidal attempts as a reason for ICUstay
Age over 85 years.

Study Design

Hope Intervention

September 10, 2024

September 30, 2030

Study Description

The ICU patient's situation is challenging as they are acutely ill over a prolonged period of time and receive life sustaining treatment in the ICU.

Having hope and belief in a positive future, even when the prospects of such future are uncertain, may give strength and motivation and possibly improve the outcome in the rehabilitation phase. Hope is scarcely described in ICU patients.

Health care professionals need to learn how to best support ICU patients and promote hope during the rehabilitation period. Therefore, the main aim of the present study is to develop, implement and evaluate a follow up service to former ICU patients to strengthen their hope using a stepped wedge cluster randomized control intervention trial (SW-CRT). The secondary aim is to identify possible predictive factors associated with hope.

The intervention will start after hospital discharge and will be carried out in group sessions.

Connect with a study center

Vestre Viken HF, Bærum Hospital
Drammen, Akershus
Norway
Site Not Available
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo,
Norway
Site Not Available
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo,
Norway
Active - Recruiting

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