Prevalence and incidence of post-intensive care syndrome among intensive care unit survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a post-discharge complication from the intensive care unit (ICU) that manifests as a range of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments for patients. Given the growing number of ICU survivors and the vital role of this syndrome in identifying individuals at risk of deterioration after ICU discharge, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence and incidence of PICS.

Method

Between January 1, 2010, and October 5, 2024, a thorough search was conducted across the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases. Cross-sectional and cohort studies were included. The prevalence and incidence of PICS, as determined by any assessment method, were the primary study

SUBMITTER: Zare-Kaseb A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12857677 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature