Association of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome With Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Family Members After ICU Discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Persistent physical and mental disorders are frequent in survivors of COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, data on these disorders among family members are scarce.

Objective

To determine the association between patient hospitalization for COVID-19 ARDS vs ARDS from other causes and the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related symptoms in family members.

Design, setting, and participants

Prospective cohort study in 23 intensive care units (ICUs) in France (January 2020 to June 2020 with final follow-up ending in October 2020). ARDS survivors and family members (1 family member per patient) were enrolled.

Exposures

Family members of patients hospitalized for ARDS due to COVID-19 vs ARDS due to other causes.<

SUBMITTER: Azoulay E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8924722 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature