The Effect of Book Reading on Comfort, Hope, Anxiety and Vital Signs of Intensive Care Unit Patients

Launched by TC ERCIYES UNIVERSITY · Jun 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how reading books aloud might help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers want to see if listening to stories can improve feelings of comfort and hope, reduce anxiety, and even affect vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. The trial will involve patients who are stable and alert enough to participate, and they will be carefully monitored throughout the study.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be over 18 years old, in a stable condition after their ICU stay, and able to communicate clearly. They should not have any serious hearing or vision problems, psychiatric disorders, or be on sedation. If a patient agrees to take part in the study and will be in the hospital for at least three days, they could be included. Participants can expect to answer some questions about their feelings and comfort levels while they listen to books being read aloud. This study aims to explore a simple yet potentially effective way to support patients during a challenging time.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Over 18 years of age,
• • 2. Stable clinical condition after intensive care unit admission,
• • 3. Have no physical or mental impairment in answering the questions,
• • 4. No verbal communication disability (hearing and speech),
• • 5. No diagnosed psychiatric disorder,
• • 6. With a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15,
• • 7. Not receiving sedation for at least 12 hours,
• • 8. Will be hospitalized for at least 3 days from the time of enrollment in the study,
• • 9. Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. People with hearing or vision problems,
• • 2. Intubated,
• • 3. Any diagnosed neurological or psychological disorder,
• • 4. Transferred to another unit or exitus before the specified period,
• • 5. Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study will not be included in the study.