A multicomponent family support intervention in intensive care units: study protocol for a multicenter cluster-randomized trial (FICUS Trial).

Publication

A multicomponent family support intervention in intensive care units: study protocol for a multicenter cluster-randomized trial (FICUS Trial).

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 27, 2022

Naef Rahel, Filipovic Miodrag, Jeitziner Marie-Madlen, von Felten Stefanie, Safford Judith, Riguzzi Marco, Rufer Michael

Citation

Naef R, Filipovic M, Jeitziner M, von Felten S, Safford J, Riguzzi M, Rufer M. A multicomponent family support intervention in intensive care units: study protocol for a multicenter cluster-randomized trial (FICUS Trial). Trials 2022; 23:533.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Trials 2022; 23

Publication Date

Jun 27, 2022

Issn Electronic

1745-6215

Pages

533

Brief description/objective

Family members of critically ill patients face considerable uncertainty and distress during their close others' intensive care unit (ICU) stay. About 20-60% of family members experience adverse mental health outcomes post-ICU, such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress. Guidelines recommend structured family inclusion, communication, and support, but the existing evidence base around protocolized family support interventions is modest and requires substantiation.