About
SAHAS ICU
SAHAS ICU stands for Strengthening the Alliances of Healthcare And Society in Intensive Care, and is a Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) initiative that brings researchers together with patients, families, and the public to shape and influence research. This includes deciding which conditions and treatments to study, how research methods could be improved, and what changes should be made based on research findings. The main goal of PPIE is to ensure that research is acceptable, relevant, and beneficial to patients and the public.The PPIE approach is internationally recognised and increasingly used to improve the quality of research in all areas of health. Our group, based at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, is bringing PPIE to improve how the health system works and how health research is conducted, because we strongly believe in the power of working with patients.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
- To build a sustainable, patient-informed model for post-ICU rehabilitation — developed with the community, for the community.
- This effort is part of a project that aims to create a novel, never-before-established framework in India.
Our Mission
- To strengthen collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare providers
- To improve the quality and responsiveness of health systems
- To ensure research addresses real-world needs and priorities
- To translate research into meaningful improvements in patient care
Why SAHAS ICU Matters
Patients and families experience healthcare in ways that data alone cannot capture.
Their insights help :
✦ Quality of Care
Improve quality of care and patient experience✦ System Gaps
Identify gaps in the health system✦ Research Impact
Make research more relevant and impactful✦ Community Trust
Build trust between communities and healthcare providersOur Work
What We Do
SAHAS ICU focuses on improving both healthcare systems and research through three core pillars:🏥 Health System Improvement
- Enhancing ICU and post-ICU care pathways
- Improving communication between healthcare teams and families
- Supporting patient-centred service design
🔬 Research Collaboration
- Involving patients in setting research priorities
- Co-developing research studies
- Ensuring research outcomes are meaningful to patients
🤝 Community Engagement
- Building awareness about critical care and recovery
- Creating platforms for patient and caregiver voices
- Encouraging public participation in healthcare improvement
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You don’t need a medical degree — only a heart that listens and the courage to speak.
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The People
Our Team
Core Committee
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Prof. (Dr.) Swagata Tripathy
Site Lead & Executive Director
Professor in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care and intensivist at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
With over 25 years of experience in clinical care and research, she has been actively involved in
advancing critical care through research, training, policy development, and strategic planning.
Dr. Swagata is particularly passionate about building capacity for high-quality, patient-centred
critical care in India, with a strong focus on improving outcomes through collaborative and
inclusive approaches.
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Subhasish Nayak
SAHAS ICU (PPIE) Coordinator
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Subhasish Nayak
SAHAS ICU (PPIE) Coordinator
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Sushobhan Das
PPIE Marketing Coordinator
SAHAS ICU Members
Journalist
President of an NGO working for Disability
ICU Survivor cum Social Worker
Student cum Researcher
Psychologist
Carer of an ICU Survivor
Moments
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JOIN US IN THIS TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY – SAHAS ICU
Your time is small, but your impact will last for generations. We invite you to be part of this national awakening — a journey of courage (Sahas) and compassion that can transform how India heals.Get In Touch
Contact Us
Address
155, 1st Floor, PACDepartment of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
Odisha – 751019
helpdesk@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in
