Research Challenges in the ICU

Neurocritical care is a data-rich environment where research forms a big component of improving patient care. The patient population of neurocritical care units includes patients with acute brain injury, where unanswered questions remain surrounding disease pathophysiology, and there is scope to develop research-driven interventions that can improve outcomes. Several research approaches and modalities are relevant in this setting, offering opportunities to increase knowledge. Researchers should be aware of the challenges faced when working in this field, to enable well-designed and effective studies to take place.