Research

VidaTalk was built with the support of our collaborators and NIH-funding. The publications listed here are a collection of the research conducted to make VidaTalk the only evidence-based patient communication platform.

Publication

Preliminary efficacy of the vidatalk™ communication application on family psychological symptoms in the intensive care unit: A pilot study

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Alai Tan PhD, Judith Tate PhD, RN, ATS-F, Michele Balas PhD, RN, CCRN-K, FCCM, FAAN, Holly Dabelko-Schoeny PhD, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA, FANN

The study examined the effects of VidaTalk™ communication app on family psychological distress and found that communication intervention has the potential as ICU family caregiving intervention.

Publication

Preliminary efficacy of the vidatalk™ communication application on family psychological symptoms in the intensive care unit: A pilot study

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Alai Tan PhD, Judith Tate PhD, RN, ATS-F, Michele Balas PhD, RN, CCRN-K, FCCM, FAAN, Holly Dabelko-Schoeny PhD, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA, FANN

The study examined the effects of VidaTalk™ communication app on family psychological distress and found that communication intervention has the potential as ICU family caregiving intervention.

Publication

Preliminary efficacy of the vidatalk™ communication application on family psychological symptoms in the intensive care unit: A pilot study

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Alai Tan PhD, Judith Tate PhD, RN, ATS-F, Michele Balas PhD, RN, CCRN-K, FCCM, FAAN, Holly Dabelko-Schoeny PhD, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA, FANN

The study examined the effects of VidaTalk™ communication app on family psychological distress and found that communication intervention has the potential as ICU family caregiving intervention.

Publication

Preliminary efficacy of the vidatalk™ communication application on family psychological symptoms in the intensive care unit: A pilot study

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Alai Tan PhD, Judith Tate PhD, RN, ATS-F, Michele Balas PhD, RN, CCRN-K, FCCM, FAAN, Holly Dabelko-Schoeny PhD, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA, FANN

The study examined the effects of VidaTalk™ communication app on family psychological distress and found that communication intervention has the potential as ICU family caregiving intervention.

Publication

Stopping Delirium Using the Awake-and-Walking Intensive Care Unit Approach: True Mastery of Critical Thinking and the ABCDEF Bundle

Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP-BC; Mark Hudson, BSc; Heidi Lindroth, PhD, RN

Evidence to prevent and reduce delirium in the ICU setting is presented. Implications for APRNs and nursing leadership for patient care are discussed.

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Stopping Delirium Using the Awake-and-Walking Intensive Care Unit Approach: True Mastery of Critical Thinking and the ABCDEF Bundle

Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP-BC; Mark Hudson, BSc; Heidi Lindroth, PhD, RN

Evidence to prevent and reduce delirium in the ICU setting is presented. Implications for APRNs and nursing leadership for patient care are discussed.

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Stopping Delirium Using the Awake-and-Walking Intensive Care Unit Approach: True Mastery of Critical Thinking and the ABCDEF Bundle

Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP-BC; Mark Hudson, BSc; Heidi Lindroth, PhD, RN

Evidence to prevent and reduce delirium in the ICU setting is presented. Implications for APRNs and nursing leadership for patient care are discussed.

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Stopping Delirium Using the Awake-and-Walking Intensive Care Unit Approach: True Mastery of Critical Thinking and the ABCDEF Bundle

Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP-BC; Mark Hudson, BSc; Heidi Lindroth, PhD, RN

Evidence to prevent and reduce delirium in the ICU setting is presented. Implications for APRNs and nursing leadership for patient care are discussed.

Publication

VidaTalk™ Patient Communication Application "Opened Up" Communication Between Nonvocal ICU Patients and Their Family

Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ , Judith A. Tate

The VidaTalk™ was helpful for family-patient communication. The VidaTalk™ app may help families reduce psychological distress.

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VidaTalk™ Patient Communication Application "Opened Up" Communication Between Nonvocal ICU Patients and Their Family

Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ , Judith A. Tate

The VidaTalk™ was helpful for family-patient communication. The VidaTalk™ app may help families reduce psychological distress.

Publication

VidaTalk™ Patient Communication Application "Opened Up" Communication Between Nonvocal ICU Patients and Their Family

Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ , Judith A. Tate

The VidaTalk™ was helpful for family-patient communication. The VidaTalk™ app may help families reduce psychological distress.

Publication

VidaTalk™ Patient Communication Application "Opened Up" Communication Between Nonvocal ICU Patients and Their Family

Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ , Judith A. Tate

The VidaTalk™ was helpful for family-patient communication. The VidaTalk™ app may help families reduce psychological distress.

Publication

Giving Voice: Nurse-Patient Communication in the Intensive Care Unit

Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN

This paper presents a 23-year program of research in developing and testing combination interventions for best practice in facilitating patient communication during critical illness.

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Giving Voice: Nurse-Patient Communication in the Intensive Care Unit

Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN

This paper presents a 23-year program of research in developing and testing combination interventions for best practice in facilitating patient communication during critical illness.

Publication

Giving Voice: Nurse-Patient Communication in the Intensive Care Unit

Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN

This paper presents a 23-year program of research in developing and testing combination interventions for best practice in facilitating patient communication during critical illness.

Publication

Giving Voice: Nurse-Patient Communication in the Intensive Care Unit

Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN

This paper presents a 23-year program of research in developing and testing combination interventions for best practice in facilitating patient communication during critical illness.

Publication

Evidence-Based Communication with Critically Ill Older Adults

JiYeon Choi, PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate, PhD, RN

Evidence-based methods to assess communication ability and select strategies to improve patient-clinician communication are important components of patient-centered care.

Publication

Evidence-Based Communication with Critically Ill Older Adults

JiYeon Choi, PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate, PhD, RN

Evidence-based methods to assess communication ability and select strategies to improve patient-clinician communication are important components of patient-centered care.

Publication

Evidence-Based Communication with Critically Ill Older Adults

JiYeon Choi, PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate, PhD, RN

Evidence-based methods to assess communication ability and select strategies to improve patient-clinician communication are important components of patient-centered care.

Publication

Evidence-Based Communication with Critically Ill Older Adults

JiYeon Choi, PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate, PhD, RN

Evidence-based methods to assess communication ability and select strategies to improve patient-clinician communication are important components of patient-centered care.

Pubilcation

The Facilitated Sensemaking Model as a Framework for Family-Patient Communication During Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate PhD, RN, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA

Applying the Facilitated Sensemaking Model (FSM) to nurse-led communication interventions can improve bedside engagement and ultimately reduce caregiver anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Pubilcation

The Facilitated Sensemaking Model as a Framework for Family-Patient Communication During Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate PhD, RN, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA

Applying the Facilitated Sensemaking Model (FSM) to nurse-led communication interventions can improve bedside engagement and ultimately reduce caregiver anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Pubilcation

The Facilitated Sensemaking Model as a Framework for Family-Patient Communication During Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate PhD, RN, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA

Applying the Facilitated Sensemaking Model (FSM) to nurse-led communication interventions can improve bedside engagement and ultimately reduce caregiver anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Pubilcation

The Facilitated Sensemaking Model as a Framework for Family-Patient Communication During Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit

Ji Won Shin PhD, RN, Judith A. Tate PhD, RN, Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FGSA

Applying the Facilitated Sensemaking Model (FSM) to nurse-led communication interventions can improve bedside engagement and ultimately reduce caregiver anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Give every patient a voice

Join us in transforming healthcare communications, one conversation at a time

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Give every patient a voice

Join us in transforming healthcare communications, one conversation at a time

© Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved by VidaTak

Give every patient a voice

Join us in transforming healthcare communications, one conversation at a time

© Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved by VidaTak

Give every patient a voice

Join us in transforming healthcare communications, one conversation at a time

© Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved by VidaTak