Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in Family: A Concept Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Post-intensive care syndrome in family (PICS-F) is a complex concept impacting the well-being of patients and their families. Understanding PICS-F is crucial for developing diagnostic criteria and interventions tailored to the needs of these families. However, current definitions are limited, necessitating further exploration. This study aims to advance the understanding of PICS-F through a detailed concept analysis, identifying its key attributes, antecedents, and consequences.

Design

A concept analysis was performed using Walker and Avant's eight-step framework.

Data sources

A systematic literature review across PubMed, Medline, Ovid, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, and the Chinese Science Citation Database included

SUBMITTER: Wen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12568754 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature