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SUBMITTER: Fleischer S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2754453 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Fleischer Steffen S Berg Almuth A Neubert Thomas R TR Koller Michael M Behrens Johann J Becker Ralf R Horbach Annegret A Radke Joachim J Rothmund Mathias M Kuss Oliver O
Trials 20090914
<h4>Background</h4>ICU stay is often associated with negative experiences for the individual patient. Many patients are disabled and their communication is restricted during the ICU stay. Specific information on procedures, sensations and coping behavior are thought to reduce anxiety on the ICU. Until now information programs to reduce anxiety were mainly delivered preoperatively, completely neglecting informational needs of non-elective ICU patients.<h4>Methods</h4>The trial is designed as a pr ...[more]