Optimal timing for assessing post-intensive care syndrome in clinical research: a scoping review and expert survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the concept of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) was proposed, numerous studies have assessed patients and their family members. However, a wide range of assessment timings has been employed across previous studies. This study aimed to clarify how assessment timings have been implemented in existing PICS research through a scoping review, and to explore expert opinions on optimal assessment timing via an online survey.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of studies assessing PICS-related outcomes, including physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments, as well as PICS in family members. Studies were retrieved from MEDLINE, CENTRAL, and CINAHL, and screened by two independent pairs of reviewers. Eligible studies were published between January 2014 a

SUBMITTER: Tanaka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359912 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature