Can family involvement transform emergency care?

NCT ID NCT07739576

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This study explores how nurses and family members describe and practice family engagement in emergency departments. Researchers will interview nurses and family members to understand what helps or hinders family involvement during emergency care. The goal is to gain insights that could improve how hospitals support families in these high-stress settings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: This study could help hospitals understand how to better involve families in emergency care, potentially improving communication and support for patients and their loved ones.
What could go wrong: This is a small, interview-based study, so its findings may not apply to all emergency departments. It does not test a treatment, so it won't directly change patient outcomes.

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EMERGENCY CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic Emergency Department

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Emergency Department

Mankato, Minnesota, 56001, United States
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Bennington, Vermont, 05201, United States

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