Assessment of quality of life for frail, elderly patients post-ICU discharge: a protocol for a scoping review

Assessment of quality of life for frail, elderly patients post-ICU discharge: a protocol for a scoping review

Introduction Rises in average life expectancy, increased comorbidities and frailty among older patients lead to higher admission rates to intensive care units (ICU). During an ICU stay, loss of physical and cognitive functions may occur, causing prolonged rehabilitation. Some functions may be lost p...

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Main Authors: Linda Juel Ahrenfeldt, Niels Christian Hvidt, Gunhild Kjaergaard-Andersen, Hanne Irene Jensen, Eithne Hayes Bauer, Rajesh Prabhakar Bhavsar, Thomas Stroem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e076494.full

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