Long-term Economic Consequences of Surviving Intensive Care

Impact of Intensive Care Unit Organ Failures on Mortality during the Five Years after a Critical Illness

“…Our finding that excess mortality appears to be more pronounced in younger age groups may indicate that the newly acquired morbidities have a greater impact on outcome in a group of patients who would otherwise be expected to have a lower prevalence of comorbidity. Third, excess morbidity may be associated with other long-term consequences of more severe critical illness (9) such as neuropsychological illness (higher prevalence of depression [33], anxiety [34], and posttraumatic stress disorder [35,36]) or socioeconomic consequences of critical illness such as a reduced income (7,37). These consequences merit further investigation to ascertain whether they act as possible mediators in the relationship between organ failure burden and long-term mortality.…”

Experiences of long-distance visitors to intensive care units at a regional major trauma centre in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional survey

“…by being observant and watchful of the care provided) (Vandall-Walker and Clark, 2011); and how communication between staff and visitors is crucial in meeting the need for accurate information that still leaves room for hope (Minton et al, 2019;Linnarson et al, 2010;McKiernan and McCarthy 2010;Thalanany et al, 2006;Verhaeghe et al, 2005). Furthermore, it is acknowledged that family members and friends play an important supporting role for seriously injured patients -during the patient's hospital stay, during the transition from hospital to discharge destination, and in the longer term through ongoing informal caring activities (Gibson and Houser, 2007;Thalanany et al, 2006;Kalassian and Angus, 2003;Swoboda and Lipsett, 2002;Johnson et al, 2001).…”