CAIRN
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Collaborative Assessment of ICU Recovery Needs (CAIRN)
IRAS ID
245734
Contact name
Joanne McPeake
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Due to advances in critical care, more patients are surviving critical illnesses that may previously have proven fatal. As a result, there are now significant number of ICU survivors. Many of these patients will suffer from a variety of symptoms related to their severe illness and resultant critical care. This constellation of disturbances in physical, emotional, and cognitive health are now known as Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). PICS affects not only the patient, but also their family. \n\nIn 2014, The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) convened a task force to rapidly improve the care of ICU survivors (the Thrive initiative). As a result, learning collaboratives were established to further the development and implementation of the most promising models of ICU aftercare: peer support, and ICU follow up clinics.\n\nThis international Collaborative Assessment of ICU Recovery Needs (CAIRN) is a qualitative study designed to evaluate these models of ICU aftercare, identify additional gaps in post ICU care and further the development of programs designed to meet the needs of ICU survivors and their families. We will also examine the role of the volunteers within these programmes. \n
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/SW/0137
Date of REC Opinion
31 May 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion