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Table 2 Measurements.

From: Structured information during the ICU stay to reduce anxiety: study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial

t0

day of recruitment (ICU)

â–ª Socio-demographic data, routine treatment data2

â–ª Acute ICU-Syndrome (CAM-ICU incl. RASS)2

â–ª Anxiety (VAS-A)1

t1

24 h after study intervention

â–ª Acute ICU-Syndrome (CAM-ICU incl. RASS)2

â–ª Anxiety (VAS-A)1

t2

48 h after study intervention

â–ª Acute ICU-Syndrome (CAM-ICU incl. RASS)2

â–ª Anxiety (VAS-A)1

t3

admission to standard ward

â–ª Experience and emotional state in the ICU (CINT-FB)1

â–ª Anxiety (VAS-A)1

â–ª State-Anxiety (STAI-State)1

Estimated time for the questionnaire: 20 minutes

t4

discharge from hospital

â–ª In-patient history and postoperative complications2

â–ª Length of stay and mode of discharge2

t5

3 months after discharge (by mail)

â–ª Individual quality of life (SEIQoL)1

â–ª Quality of life (SF - 12)1

â–ª Uncertainty (Uncertainty Tolerance Scale)1

â–ª Convalescence (Semi-structured questions)1

â–ª Trait-Anxiety (STAI-Trait)1

Estimated time for the questionnaire: 15 minutes

  1. Points of measurement and outcome measures according to case report form.
  2. 1Self evaluation; 2 Third-party evaluation