ICU nurses reunite with former patients in surprising Well-Being study
NCT ID NCT04243356
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a 15-minute meeting between ICU nurses and patients they once cared for can boost the nurses' sense of fulfillment and reduce burnout. Twenty nurses and ten former ICU patients are taking part. Nurses are randomly assigned to either meet with a patient or just complete surveys. The goal is to understand how these encounters affect the nurses' professional well-being.
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Active substance
structured nurse-patient encounter
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that brief reunions between ICU nurses and former patients improve nurse well-being and reduce burnout.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (30 participants) with no control for long-term effects. Results may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States