Inside the ICU: what makes teams click or crack?
NCT ID NCT06389773
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to understand how healthcare professionals in intensive care units (ICUs) collaborate in their daily work. Researchers will shadow staff and interview key team members to explore what helps or hinders teamwork, and how these dynamics have shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to gather insights that could support better teamwork, staff resilience, and patient safety in ICUs.
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 research could reveal practical ways to improve teamwork in intensive care units, potentially leading to better staff well-being and safer patient care.
- What could go wrong
- As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. Findings from a few ICUs may not apply to all hospitals, and the results depend on the willingness of staff to participate openly.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGHarefield, United Kingdom
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGYeovil, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
RECRUITINGSouthampton, United Kingdom
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