Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study in which treatments are evaluated to determine what is best for patients. To best compare treatments, clinical trials often involve assignment of patients or treatment centers to a specific treatment approach. Clinical trials help doctors answer a variety of questions about diseases and their treatments.
Why is this clinical trial being conducted?
This trial is being done to determine if two different strategies such as an ICU dashboard that reminds ICU teams when they need to do something for a patient or a nurse facilitator who works with the ICU team to help them accomplish tasks increases the delivery of the evidence-based practices contained in the ABCDEF bundle and/or improves clinical outcomes.
Who do I contact if I have questions about this clinical trial?
If at any time you have questions or concerns about this trial, please contact the research team using this telephone number: 402-559-4345
Patient FAQ
Why am I being included in this clinical trial?
You are being included in this trial because your ICU has agreed to participate. Like all other patients in this ICU who meet the following criteria, you will be included in this trial unless you choose not to participate. We will be collecting data on all patients in this unit who are: (1) age >19 years at time of ICU admission; (2) receive invasive mechanical ventilation while in the ICU; and (3) have an ICU length of stay of at least 24 hours.
How will this clinical trial affect my care?
All patients in this trial will continue to receive care as ordered and delivered by their ICU providers. Depending on when you are admitted, the ICU you are in will randomly receive either a dashboard or a RN facilitator.
How long will my participation in this clinical trial last?
Your participation in this study will be for as long as you are in the hospital.
What if I move and have further treatment at an ICU that is not part of the clinical trial?
If you move to another ICU, they may not be participating in the BEST ICU study. We will continue to include you in the study but the new ICU you are in may not have the dashboard or RN facilitator. You should call the telephone number shown below if you do not want your information included as trial data after you move to a new ICU or hospital.
Are there risks related to this clinical trial?
There is a very low risk that your information could be seen by people other than the researchers. The confidentiality of your data is very important to us and we will make every effort to keep all information collected in this trial strictly confidential.
Are there benefits to taking part in this clinical trial?
There is no direct benefit from participating in this research. It is possible that findings from this trial could help patients in the future.
Provider FAQ
Why am I being included in this clinical trial?
You are being included in this trial because your ICU has agreed to participate and you currently work in this ICU.
How will this clinical trial the way I deliver my care?
All patients in this trial will continue to receive care as ordered and delivered by their ICU providers. Depending on when you work, the ICU you practice in will randomly receive either a dashboard or a RN facilitator.
How long will my participation in this clinical trial last?
This clinical trial will last for 30 months.
Are there risks related to this clinical trial?
There is a very low risk that your patients’ information could be seen by people other than the researchers. The confidentiality of this data is very important to us and we will make every effort to keep all information collected in this trial strictly confidential.
Are there benefits to taking part in this clinical trial?
There is no direct benefit from participating in this research. It is possible that findings from this trial could help patients in the future.
What if I suspect my patient had a study related adverse event?
Should you suspect your patient had an unfavorable outcome related to BEST ICU study participation please contact the project coordinator at 402-559-4345 to report your concern.
