Effects of a Digital Diary on the Psychological Well-being of Former ICU Patients.

Summary

Previous research on the impact of a diary on mental symptoms of PICS, PICS-F, and quality of life in former ICU patients and their relatives has focused specifically on a paper diary. While there has been research on the experiences of former ICU patients, relatives, and ICU nurses regarding the use of a digital diary, it is not known whether this diary has an impact on the psychological well-being and quality of life of former ICU patients and their relatives. A successful implementation of \[the digital diary\] enables this research. The aim of this study is, therefore, to provide an initial impression of the health-related effects of a digital diary on former ICU patients and their relatives.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria for former ICU patients and their relatives:

* Capacity to make decisions autonomously
* Proficiency in the Dutch language
* 18 years of age or older
* ICU length of stay \>48 hours
* No use of an ICU diary before (pre-measurement)
* Used the digital Post-IC diary for more than 1 day (post-measurement)

Exclusion criteria for former ICU patients and their relatives:

* Insufficient proficiency in the Dutch language to express themselves on the subject.
* Patients with a pre-admission diagnosis of psychosis or dementia.
* Use of a paper ICU diary.

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