IMPACT-ICU feasibility study: pragmatic mixed-methods randomised controlled trial of a follow-up care intervention for survivors of critical illness and caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Survivors of critical illness and their caregivers are at risk for long-term cognitive, physical and psychiatric impairments known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) and PICS-family, respectively. This study will assess the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating an intensive care unit (ICU) follow-up care bundle versus standard-of-care for ICU patients and their caregivers.

Methods and analysis

This is a single-centre feasibility study. Survivors of critical illness will be eligible if: age ≥18 years, life expectancy ≥6 months and high risk for PICS. We define high risk as ICU stay ≥4 days or involving 1+ of mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy, delirium or lack of access to a primary care physician (PCP). 20 ICU survivor-primary careg

SUBMITTER: Jawa NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749798 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature