A pilot study of trained ICU doulas providing early psychological support to critically ill patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over a third of critical illness survivors suffer from mental health problems following hospitalization. Memories of delusional experiences are a major risk factor. In this project, ICU doulas delivered a unique positive suggestion intervention targeting the vulnerable time period during critical illness when these memories are formed.

Methods

Adult critically ill patients were recruited for this single-arm, prospective pilot study. These ICU patients received a positive suggestion intervention daily during their ICU stay in parallel with their medical treatment. The intervention was designed to be delivered over a minimum of two sessions. Feasibility was defined as intervention delivery on ≥ 70% of ICU days after patient enrollment. As a secondary analysis, psych

SUBMITTER: Karnatovskaia LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8691072 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature