The overall research aim is to reduce stress in parents during PICU admission of their critically ill child by informing parents with a parent dashboard, to eventually reduce PTSD symptoms. This study seeks to reduce the negative impact of stress on…
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Brief title
Condition
- Psychiatric disorders NEC
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Parental stress during PICU admission of their child, measured at PICU
discharge.
Secondary outcome
1) Overall acute stress in parents during PICU admission of their child,
measured at PICU discharge.
2) Parental satisfaction with information during their child's PICU stay,
measured at PICU discharge.
3) PTSD symptoms of parents, measured at 3 months post-discharge from the PICU.
Background summary
The admission of a child to the PICU is an extremely stressful event for both
the child and the parents. Parents often experience extreme stress due to
uncertainty about the condition of their child, as well as changes in their
parental role. This stress can lead to PTSD symptoms in parents after their
child is discharged from the PICU. This may have negative consequences for the
recovery and development of the child, as well as the parent-child
relationship. Additionally, PTSD in parents can have a negative societal impact
due to participation implications and reduced life opportunities after their
child is discharged from the PICU.
Study objective
The overall research aim is to reduce stress in parents during PICU admission
of their critically ill child by informing parents with a parent dashboard, to
eventually reduce PTSD symptoms. This study seeks to reduce the negative impact
of stress on parents after their child is discharged from the PICU, which could
otherwise limit their participation in society and opportunities in life.
Maintaining parental health also ensures a healthier environment for the child,
and as such contributes to the growth and development of the child after
discharge.
Study design
A randomized controlled trial to compare the use of a parent dashboard
providing real-time information about the medical status of the critically ill
child during PICU admission with standard care without a parent dashboard.
Intervention
The intervention group will have access to the parent dashboard, while the
control group will receive standard care without the parent dashboard.
Study burden and risks
Both the intervention and control group will benefit from the scheduled
follow-up contact moment at 3 months post-discharge from the PICU.
Additionally, parents in the intervention group may potentially experience
additional benefits through the use of the parent dashboard. During the
informed consent process, it will be clearly communicated that the decision not
to participate in the research will not affect the care provided to their child.
Both groups are expected to complete questionnaires at discharge and at 3
months post-discharge. Completing the questionnaires at discharge will take
approximately 27 minutes, while completing the questionnaires 3 months
post-discharge will take about 10 minutes in total. Before the start of the
study, participants should have a clear understanding of the time commitment
required for the research procedures, enabling them to make informed decisions
based on realistic information. The research addresses significant clinical,
scientific, and societal needs and ultimately aims to improve the well-being of
parents during and after the admission of their critically ill child to the
PICU.
Wytemaweg 80
Rotterdam 3015CN
NL
Wytemaweg 80
Rotterdam 3015CN
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
All parents of critically ill children (term neonates (gestational age >37
weeks) up to 18 years old), who are admitted to the PICU during the inclusion
period, and who are expected to stay in the PICU for more than 48 hours, are
eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
Child exclusion criteria are 1) *do not resuscitate* code at PICU admission, 2)
expected death within 24 hours, 3) readmission to the PICU or transfer from
another PICU or neonatal NICU, and 4) expected length of stay in the PICU < 24
hours.
Design
Recruitment
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No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL86633.078.24 |