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The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to determine if a randomized controlled trial of a collaborative pharmacist-intensivist telehealth follow-up after intensive care unit discharge can feasibly be performed in patients who have survived a critical illness.
The study intervention will be telehealth follow-up appointments provided by clinical pharmacists at approximately one and three months post-hospital discharge. The purpose of the follow-up appointments will be to assess for post-intensive care syndrome and provide recommend interventions aimed at improving recovery
Participants will randomized to receive the study intervention or standard of care.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telehealth Intervention Group | Experimental | This group will receive the study intervention (i.e. telehealth follow-up appointments at approximately one and three months post-hospital discharge). |
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| Standard of Care Group | No Intervention | This group will receive standard post-ICU care following hospital discharge. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Post-ICU Telehealth Follow-up | Behavioral | The post-ICU clinic follow-up will be conducted by a pharmacist via a telehealth visit. A collaborating physician (i.e. intensivist) will provide clinical support and oversight as needed. The appointments will be 30-60 minute telephone/video calls. Participants be assessed for PICS and recommended interventions to improve their care. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of Post-ICU follow-up | Percentage of patients completing post-ICU follow-up | From enrollment to end of follow-up period at seven months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Quality of life at 6 months using the Short Form Survey (SF-36) | Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Scores 0-100, higher scores indicating more favorable health state. | From enrollment to 7 months |
| Hospital or ICU re-admissions |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Andrew J Franck, Pharm.D. | Contact | 3523761611 | 105771 | Andrew.Franck@va.gov |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Recruiting | Gainesville | Florida | 32608 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| C000657744 | postintensive care syndrome |
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| Enrollment up to 7 months |
| Emergency department visits | Enrollment up to 7 months |
| Mortality | within 6 months post-hospital discharge |