ERACC: Qualitative follow-up study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding how post-ICU follow-up is delivered within the role of Critical Care Outreach Teams (ERACC)- Qualitative study
IRAS ID
353261
Contact name
Sarah Vollam
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Oxford / Research Governance, Ethics and Assurance (RGEA)
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
This qualitative study is part of the first stage of the Enhanced Recovery following Critical Care (ERACC) programme. The programmes main aim is to develop and implement an evidence based enhanced care pathway for patients discharged from ICU. Understanding how post ICU care is delivered is key in developing this enhanced care pathway. This qualitative study in 5 sites chosen to represent different models of post ICU care provision will include observations of staff as well as semi-structured interviews with up to 30 staff, patients who have been in ICU and their families.
The Critical Care Research Group at the University of Oxford are coordinating and managing the study on behalf of the Sponsor.REC name
London - Chelsea Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/PR/0773
Date of REC Opinion
10 Jul 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion