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| The Novo Nordic Foundation | OTHER |
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The aim of this study is to investigate if sedation of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients influences the development of delirium during their ICU stay and if incidences of delirium have an impact on the development of Post-traumatic Stress-Disorder (PTSD).
Hypothesis 1:
Patients who are minimally sedated, remember staying in ICU and experiences fewer episodes of delirium than patients that are heavily sedated
Hypothesis 2:
Former delirious patients are more likely to develop PTSD
Hypothesis 3:
Delirium decreases health-related quality (HRQoL) of life after discharge
Background:
It is known that ICU patients that experience delirium have longer hospital stay, higher mortality and morbidity. Other studies indicate that PTSD, dementia or depression may emerge after discharge from hospital.
Methods according to hypothesis 1:
During ICU stay: Measure sedation level & delirium. First follow-up 1-2 weeks after ICU: Memories
Analyses:
Data will be analyzed descriptive via EPIDATA and Stata Delirium is endpoint, defined as CAM-ICU positive. Sedation level is exposure variable.
Confounders: priory antipsychotic treatment or hypertension,glasses or hearing aids,alcohol and tobacco abuse,degree of illness,age and sex.
Correlation between sedation level and memories will be calculated.
Methods according to hypothesis 2:
Screening for: PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
Analyses:
PTSD is endpoint, and delirium is the exposure variable. Main confounders: Anxiety and Depression Mean of PTSD will be calculated with Confidence Interval to test any difference between experienced delirium or not.
Methods according to hypothesis 3:
Method:Health-related quality of life is endpoint, Activities of daily living (ADL), Memories, and a Script Test (only after 2 month)
Analyses:
Mean of HRQoL will be calculated with Confidence Interval to test any difference between experienced delirium or not.
Confounders: Diary and/or Follow up
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Sedation level and Delirium | Sedation assessed with RASS and delirium assessed with the CAM-ICU by the nurses at the ICU | At least twice a day while in the ICU |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | Minimum 250 patients who accept phone interviews are called twice (after 2 and 6 month) to answer these questionnaires:
| 2 and 6 month after ICU-discharge |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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All adult patients at the ICUs ITA and 600 at Århus Sygehus, Denmark from September 2009 and at Hillerød Intensive, Denmark from 15th October 2010 to 1st October 2011.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Else Tønnesen, MD Professor | Dept. of Anasthesia, Aarhus Universtyhospital | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Aarhus University Hospital, Århus Sygehus | Aarhus | Aarhus | 8000 | Denmark | ||
| Anæstesiologisk Afdeling, . Hillerød Hospital |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003693 | Delirium |
| D013313 | Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic |
| D003863 | Depression |
| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D003221 | Confusion |
| D019954 | Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| Health-related quality of life |
Minimum 250 patients who accept phone interviews are called twice (after 2 and 6 month) to answer the questionnaires:
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| 2 and 6 month after ICU-discharge |
| Hillerød |
| Hillerød |
| 3400 |
| Denmark |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D040921 | Stress Disorders, Traumatic |
| D000068099 | Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders |
| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |