Conscious patients under mechanical ventilation. Difficulty or need for assistance with communication
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: In this group, communication with the patient is through common methods to identify the needs of the patients. These methods are different according to the patient's con
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having an artificial tracheal airway or tracheostomy Proficiency in Persian language Acceptable level of consciousness Minimum literacy Having the power of sight and hearing At least 24 hours of stay in the intensive care unit and one full day in the unit
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having a history of mental problems according to the patient's family Having an underlying disease affecting the level of consciousness Hospitalization of the patient due to head injuries Changing the patient's state of consciousness so that he is unable to communicate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ease of communication. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention, 12 hours after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: ECS Questionnaire.;Satisfaction with the quality of patient care. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention, 12 hours after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: PSI questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra ?Poursadeghi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed