Life after discharge from Intensive Care: relatives stories
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Life after discharge from intensive care: relatives' stories (with a focus on personal growth and positive change).
IRAS ID
203865
Contact name
Katie Usher
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 28 days
Research summary
I am interested in interviewing relatives/loved ones of people whom have been in intensive care to try and explore some of the more positive, growth related changes that can occur in life after discharge from intensive care. We know from other areas (eg. cancer) that even very difficult and distressing experiences can result in some positive outcomes and this is what I am keen to investigate in the context of supporting a loved one through intensive care. I will collaborate with the intensive care medical and psychology team, and attend 6month follow up clinics for patients/relatives at a specialist London hospital.
REC name
London - Riverside Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/1083
Date of REC Opinion
17 Aug 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion