Advert shared on behalf of researchers at Coventry University.
You are invited to take part in research to understand the process of developing positive changes in how you personally view your life and those around you after spending time in an Intensive Care Unit. Jess Saunders, Trainee Clinical Psychologist in the School of Health and Care at Coventry University, is leading this research. Before you decide to take part, it is important you understand why the research is being conducted and what it will involve.
What is the purpose of this research?
The purpose of the research is to explore how individuals develop a sense of positive changes in their personal outlook on life after receiving treatment in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will be asked about your experiences in different areas of life after your time in ICU until now. This will be used to contribute to a theory explaining the process of positive psychological changes after ICU. This will inform clinical psychology professionals working with ICU survivors on how they can promote these positive psychological changes.
Who is organising and funding the research?
The research is organised by Coventry University. The research was granted ethics approval through Coventry University’s Research Ethics review and approval process [reference: P185363].
What will happen if I decide to take part?
You will be asked to participate in a 1:1 interview with the researcher over Microsoft Teams lasting roughly one hour. With your consent, this interview will be audio recorded and transcribed. You are welcome to keep your video switched off if you would prefer this. You will be asked questions about your life before ICU admission, your time in ICU, and how life changed after ICU. You can elaborate on your answers as much or as little as you would like.
You will be offered a £20 voucher for participating in the study.
Who is eligible to take part in this study?
You can participate in this research if you:
• Have been an inpatient in an ICU for at least 3 days (Experiencing level three critical care – this is either advanced respiratory support or basic respiratory support along with support for at least two of your organ systems. If you were in a unit called ICU, you will typically have received level three critical care)
• Were discharged from ICU between 1 – 15 years ago.
• Are between 18 – 65 years old
• Are able to speak fluent English
• Feel that the experience of ICU has positively changed your personal outlook on life
• Are willing to talk about your positive experiences, which might include areas, such as changes in yourself, your relationship with others, and your spiritual views.
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for this study, please contact the lead researcher.
What will happen next?
If you would like to take part or would like any further information, please contact the researcher. You will be asked to complete a consent form.
Researcher contact details:
Lead researcher: Jess Saunders, jesss@uni.coventry.ac.uk
(Please note there are three 's' in my email address)
School of Health and Care,
Coventry University,
Priory Street,
Coventry,
CV1 5FB
Telephone: +44 (0)24 7765 7688
