Incidence and Factors Associated to the Development of PICS-F Among ICU Relatives: A Longitudinal Exploratory Study
Incidence and Factors Associated to The Development of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Among Family Members of Intensive Care Unit Survivors: A Longitudinal Exploratory Study
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
175 participants
Jun 27, 2023
OBSERVATIONAL
Summary
The constellation of long-term psychological, physical, and cognitive impairments arising after a critical illness among family members of ICU survivors has been labeled as "Post Intensive Care Syndrome - Family" (PICS-F). Despite PICS-F awareness, the long-term issues faced by ICU family members remain poorly understood with several gaps in knowledge remaining such as the role of protective psychosocial factors, caregiver burden, or family satisfaction in the development of the syndrome. This single-center, longitudinal exploratory study, aims to determine the incidence of each PICS-F impairment (psychological, physical, and cognitive) and to identify factors (during ICU stay and after hospital discharge) associated with the development or prevention of the PICS-F impairments among family members of ICU survivors of a public hospital in Chile.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- All adult family members (≥ 18 years old) identified as the patient´s representative, Spanish speakers, and likely to become responsible for providing and/or coordinating patient care after hospital discharge will be eligible.
- Besides, the patient must have between 48 hours and 10 days in the ICU, be > 18 years old, and receive respiratory support (noninvasive ventilation, high-flow nasal cannula, or invasive mechanical ventilation).
Exclusion Criteria2
- Family members of ICU patients with a high impending death risk (including end-of-life care / only comfort measures) or likely to be discharged from the ICU in the following 24 hours will be excluded.
- Subjects (family members) will be withdrawn from the study at any point if the patient dies.
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NCT05827354