Long-term prevalence of PTSD symptom in family members of severe COVID-19 patients: a serial follow-up study extending to 18 months after ICU discharge

Abstract Background Experiencing a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) can profoundly affect families, often leading to post-intensive care syndrome-family (PICS-F), a condition particularly exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. While PICS-F significantly impacts the mental he...

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Main Authors: Nobuyuki Nosaka, Ayako Noguchi, Takashi Takeuchi, Kenji Wakabayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-024-00765-9