Could changing nurse staffing save more ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT05917574
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study examined how different combinations of nursing staff in intensive care units (ICUs) affect patient survival and recovery. Researchers observed staffing decisions and patient outcomes in six UK hospitals, and surveyed 294 ICUs nationwide. The goal was to understand which staffing models work best and to create a template that all ICUs could use to improve care.
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
- If successful, this could provide a clear, evidence-based template for how to staff ICUs to improve patient survival and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a clinical trial testing a new treatment. It identifies patterns, but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all ICUs.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Lister Hospital
Stevenage, United Kingdom
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