Usability House Paid in-person research session See if you're eligible
Paid research session · In person

We'd like to hear about your experience.

We're inviting adults who were treated in an intensive care unit, and family members and caregivers of patients — adults or children — hospitalized with a serious breathing problem, to share their experience in a small, in-person group. It's a paid session: $175 for about 90 minutes.

See if you're eligible What to expect

Run by Usability House, an independent research facility in Minneapolis. This is a research conversation about your experience.

$175 honorarium About 90 minutes In person Thursday, Sept 17
About the session

A conversation about what it was really like.

A team of researchers is working to improve how breathing is monitored in the hospital. The people who understand that experience best are the ones who lived it. We'd like to hear your story in a small, relaxed group led by a friendly moderator.

A small group

Up to six people, in person, guided by a moderator. About 90 minutes.

Your story, in your words

There are no right answers and nothing to prepare. We're interested in your experience.

A $175 thank-you

You receive $175 after the session for your time.

Private and confidential

The session is recorded for research only, and what you share is kept confidential.

Who we're hoping to hear from

Patients and the people who care for them.

Adults who were in intensive care

Adults who spent time in an ICU, or were treated in the hospital for a serious breathing problem.

Family members & caregivers

Family members and caregivers of a patient — an adult or a child — hospitalized with a serious breathing problem. The patient does not attend.

Session details

Where and when.

Date
Thu, Sept 17
2026, evening (time confirmed when you're scheduled)
Length
~90 minutes
One in-person session
Location
Blaine, MN
8560 Cottonwood St NW, Suite 100, MN 55433 · free parking
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Honorarium
$175
Paid after the session
See if you're eligible

A few quick questions.

This takes a couple of minutes. If it's a fit, a member of our team will call to confirm the details and save your spot.

About you Step 1 of 4

First, which best describes you?

This helps us ask the right questions.

Choose the one that fits *

If neither describes you, this particular session may not be the right fit.

Please choose one to continue.

Your experience

A few questions about your time in the hospital.

Are you 18 or older? *

Please choose one.

When were you treated in the hospital for this? *

Please choose one.

About how long were you in the hospital for this? *

Please choose one.

Did your care involve any of the following? *

Select all you remember

Please choose at least one.

Where were you mainly treated?

Best guess is fine

About the patient's hospital stay

A few questions so we can understand your experience.

The session is a conversation with you. The patient does not attend.
Are you 18 or older, and a family member or caregiver of the patient? *

Please choose one.

Was the patient an adult or a child at the time? *

Please choose one.

When was the patient hospitalized for this? *

Please choose one.

About how long was the patient in the hospital for this? *

Please choose one.

During the hospital stay, how involved were you? *

This helps us understand your perspective.

Please choose one.

Did the patient's care involve any of the following? *

Select all you remember

Please choose at least one.

Attending the session

The session is in person in Blaine, Minnesota.

Can you attend in person on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (evening), at 8560 Cottonwood St NW, Suite 100, Blaine, MN 55433? *

Please choose one.

For example, wheelchair access, an interpreter, or anything else

How can we reach you?

We'll call or email to confirm the details and save your spot.

Please enter your name.

Please enter a valid email.

Please enter a phone number.

Please confirm to continue.

Your answers are used only for this study and kept confidential. Your contact information is never shared.

Thank you — we've received your response.

A member of the Usability House team will contact you to confirm the details and save your spot.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is this a real research study?

Yes. Usability House is an independent research facility in Minneapolis. This is a group conversation to help researchers understand the experience of being in the hospital with a serious breathing problem. There is nothing to buy.

Do I need to prepare anything?

No. There are no right or wrong answers. We're simply interested in your own experience, in your own words.

Who will see what I say?

The session is recorded for research purposes only, and your responses are kept confidential. We do not share your contact information.

I'm a family member or caregiver — does the patient come?

No. The conversation is with you. The patient does not attend the session.

How and when do I get the $175?

The honorarium is paid after the session, as a gift card, usually within about a week.

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