Can a mediation team tame ICU tensions?
NCT ID NCT07621874
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a structured conflict mediation program in an adult intensive care unit (ICU). The program includes a trained mediation team and a care planning committee to handle conflicts between staff, patients, and families. Researchers will measure whether it reduces the number of serious conflicts, improves family satisfaction, and lowers stress among staff and family members.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Conflict Mediation Team and Singular Care Plan Committee (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical way to reduce conflicts and stress in ICUs, making them safer and more supportive for both staff and families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study at one hospital, so results may not apply everywhere. The program is complex and may be hard to implement consistently.
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