On the Road to Recovery after Critical Illness
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Feasibility of a comprehensive driving assessment to inform driving resumption following critical illness: an interventional cohort study
IRAS ID
262986
Contact name
Joel Meyer
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 6 months, 22 days
Research summary
Spending time on intensive care can affect people in many different ways. Ability to move, walk, concentrate and remember events can all be affected. People may find their mood is altered and anxiety, stress and reduced confidence are common. These symptoms are frequently grouped together in a term called ‘post intensive care syndrome’. Recovery often takes time and can be challenging.
From preliminary studies, return to driving has been identified as a high priority for intensive care survivors. Being able to return to 'normal' daily activities, such as work and hobbies, is important for quality of life. Currently there is limited guidance about driving after a period of time on intensive care and as such, information provided to individuals in these circumstances can be vague. This study aims to increase our understanding of driving difficulties after a stay on intensive care and how successful and safe return to driving can be ensured. The information gathered from this study will help us provide people with more accurate information about driving resumption in the future. It will also enable the MDT post critical care intervention team identify if earlier referrals are required.
REC name
London - West London & GTAC Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/1665
Date of REC Opinion
28 Jan 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion