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Integrated Recovery Program for Critical Illness
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of the Integrated Critical Illness Aftercare and Recovery Enhancement (I-CARE) program on reducing healthcare burden and improving functional outcomes in ICU survivors. The I-CARE program combines remote support via LINE Bot Care with in-person post-ICU recovery clinic visits. The study will assess whether this integrated care model reduces unplanned hospital readmissions and emergency department visits within six months after discharge, and improves physical and cognitive outcomes at 3 and 6 months post-discharge. Additionally, the study will evaluate the impact of a built-in patient-nurse interaction feature on ICU nurses' burnout and intention to leave, measured every six months over a two-year period.
Official title: Integrated Critical Illness Aftercare and Recovery Enhancement (I-CARE) Program
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
240
Start Date
2025-11-03
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
LINE Bot-Based Remote Care Combined with In-Person Post-ICU Clinic
Participants in this group will receive the I-CARE intervention, which includes two components: (1) a LINE Bot-based remote care system providing scheduled health education, functional assessments, and reminders tailored to ICU survivors, and (2) structured in-person visits to a post-ICU recovery clinic, where multidisciplinary professionals provide follow-up assessments and individualized rehabilitation guidance. The LINE Bot also features an interactive module ("Thanks to Nurses") that allows patients to send messages, images, or audio clips to their ICU care team, with optional reciprocal feedback. The intervention will be delivered for up to 6 months following hospital discharge.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan