Follow-up needs after paediatric critical care: A survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This survey aims to describe the perceived needs for follow-up, and the actual follow-up received, by caregivers of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) survivors. It explores PICU survivors' existing healthcare usage, primary care and specialist follow-up, and return to school and work for patients and their caregivers, respectively.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of patients surviving their PICU admission at a quaternary care children's hospital. Patients admitted less than 24 hours or who were not expected to survive were excluded. Descriptive statistics were used to describe characteristics and responses, and Likert scale responses were summarized.

Results

Of the 139 patients consented, 62 (45%) completed the survey. Among children who attended schoo

SUBMITTER: Venettacci O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408465 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature