Long-term outcomes of COVID-19 intensive care unit survivors and their family members: a one year follow-up prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the long-term physical, functional and mental status of COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) patients and their family members 1 year after ICU discharge.

Methods

We performed a prospective observational cohort study among patients admitted to the ICU for COVID-19-associated respiratory failure and their family members. Patients attended a one-year follow-up consultation with family members. Physical, functional and respiratory outcomes were collected. In addition, participants completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Revised Impact of Event Scale. Qualitative components were collected during a 2-h face-to-face interview.

Results

Fifty-four patients and 42 family members were included. Thirty-four (63%) patients reported chronic fa

SUBMITTER: Laurent R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442651 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature