Communication in ICU During COVID-19

NCT04602351 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ComICU
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 296
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study explores the actual situation of communication during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the South Asia and Middle East region. The purpose is to assess the effect of the limited visitor policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, on the pattern of interaction of critically ill patients to their kin/ guardian and doctor-family members communication. Primary objective of this study are as follows:

1. 1.Explore the changes in communication pattern with limited contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. 2.Assess the methods of informed consent in Intensive care units (ICUs) during the same period

Conditions

COVID-19; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Keywords

Communication in ICU; Doctor-family members communication; Informed consent

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Changes in the pattern of family members visiting process

  Using a questionnaire the changes in visiting policy for family members or friends will be recorded from last year (before COVID-19 pandemic). This will include, visiting policy, visiting hours and their change after pandemic at the time of study (November 2020).

  12 months

• Changes in process of communication between health care workers(HCWs) and family members

  Through a questionnaire, the process of communication between HCWs and family members or friends before pandemic (November 2019) and November 2020 will be recorded. This will include the responsible HCW for communication, place of communication and method of communication (in person versus electronic)

  12 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Changes in process of informed consent in ICU

  12 months

Interventions

Communication BEHAVIORAL

policies on communication and informed consent in ICU

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

ICU communication teams across South Asian and Middle East Region

You may qualify if:

• Adult ICUs,
• New created COVID-19 ICUs during the pandemic

You may not qualify if:

• Paediatric ICU
• Neonatal ICU

Sponsors & Collaborators

• NMC Specialty Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

NMC Specialty Hospital

Dubai, 7832, United Arab Emirates

Location

Related Publications (5)

• Back A, Tulsky JA, Arnold RM. Communication Skills in the Age of COVID-19. Ann Intern Med. 2020 Jun 2;172(11):759-760. doi: 10.7326/M20-1376. Epub 2020 Apr 2.

  PMID: 32240282 BACKGROUND

• Azoulay E, Kentish-Barnes N. A 5-point strategy for improved connection with relatives of critically ill patients with COVID-19. Lancet Respir Med. 2020 Jun;8(6):e52. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30223-X. Epub 2020 May 4. No abstract available.

  PMID: 32380024 BACKGROUND

• Rubinelli S, Myers K, Rosenbaum M, Davis D. Implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic for communication in healthcare. Patient Educ Couns. 2020 Jun;103(6):1067-1069. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.04.021. No abstract available.

  PMID: 32451002 BACKGROUND

• van Beusekom I, Bakhshi-Raiez F, de Keizer NF, Dongelmans DA, van der Schaaf M. Reported burden on informal caregivers of ICU survivors: a literature review. Crit Care. 2016 Jan 21;20:16. doi: 10.1186/s13054-016-1185-9.

  PMID: 26792081 RESULT

• Cicekci F, Duran N, Ayhan B, Arican S, Ilban O, Kara I, Turkoglu M, Yildirim F, Hasirci I, Karaibrahimoglu A, Kara I. The communication between patient relatives and physicians in intensive care units. BMC Anesthesiol. 2017 Jul 17;17(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12871-017-0388-1.

  PMID: 28716040 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head Critical Care Medicine

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 21, 2020
• First Posted: October 26, 2020
• Study Start: March 22, 2021
• Primary Completion: April 7, 2021
• Study Completion: May 1, 2021
• Last Updated: May 11, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

AE (1)