Perceptions of intensive care unit health care professionals in Brazil regarding postintensive care syndrome: a survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the perceptions of intensive care unit health care professionals in Brazil regarding postintensive care syndrome and the importance attributed to it by individuals and institutions.

Methods

A web-based survey was conducted among intensive care unit professionals across all five Brazilian geopolitical regions. The questionnaire was used to collect demographic and professional data and to explore participants' perceptions of postintensive care syndrome, including a focus on patient/family-centered outcomes and long-term intensive care unit consequences.

Results

A total of 1,527 intensive care unit professionals responded, 61.3% of whom were women. The responses represented 12 professional categories, including physicians (51.1%), physiotherapists (16

SUBMITTER: Teles JMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711214 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature