Behavioral Economic & Staffing Strategies in the ICU

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Dec 13, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Behavioral Economic & Staffing Strategies in the ICU," is focused on improving the care of critically ill adults, especially those who may face unique health challenges. The study aims to evaluate two strategies designed to encourage healthcare teams to adopt a set of best practices known as the ABCDEF bundle. These practices are meant to help reduce complications such as delirium, weakness, and pain in patients who are on mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

To participate in this trial, individuals must be over 19 years old, have been admitted to the ICU, and received invasive mechanical ventilation for at least 24 hours. Those who are already on long-term mechanical ventilation before hospitalization or are prisoners are not eligible. Participants in the study can expect to be part of a process that looks at how real-time feedback and support for nurses can improve patient care. The trial is currently recruiting, and all genders are welcome to join. This study is important because it aims to make sure that critically ill patients receive the best possible care, helping to address gaps in healthcare that some individuals may face.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age \>19 years at time of ICU admission
• • Received invasive mechanical ventilation while in the ICU
• • Admitted to participating cluster ICU
• • ICU length of stay of at least 24 hours
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient who is admitted to the hospital who is already receiving chronic long-term mechanical ventilation from the home, assisted living, or long-term care setting
• • Prisoners