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May 22, 2026Open Access

The FICUS cluster randomized controlled trial of a family support intervention in adult intensive care units: mental health and family functioning outcomes.

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MRMarco RiguzziMJMarie-Madlen JeitzinerMRMichael Rufer

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Overview

Randomized trial examines family support intervention effects on mental health and functioning in adult ICUs, suggesting limited impact.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the effects of a multicomponent family support intervention on mental health and family functioning in adult ICUs.
  • Cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted in 16 Swiss ICUs with a focus on a family support intervention.
  • Nurse-led intervention involved psychoeducational support and structured communication with families of patients at high risk.
  • Outcomes measured included family functioning, resilience, and various mental health indicators at multiple time points post-ICU.
  • 43% of invited family members participated, with follow-up rates declining from 83.2% to 67.0% over the year.
  • No significant differences were observed in mental health or family functioning between the intervention and control groups.
  • Mental health showed systematic improvement post-ICU despite no significant differences in outcomes.

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Riguzzi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff3ecd674f7c03778cdbfhttps://doi.org/10.48620/97845
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