Functional independence, frailty and perceived quality of life in patients who developed delirium during ICU stay: a prospective cohort study.

Beatriz Lobo-ValbuenaRosario MolinaRaul Castañeda-VozmedianoLeire Lopez de la Oliva CalvoAna AbellaMaría-Mercedes Garcia-AriasIrene Salinas GabiñaFederico Gordo

Published in: European journal of medical research (2023)

Patients who developed delirium had significantly lower scores 2 years after hospital discharge on the three used questionnaires, displaying a clear negative impact on the physical, psychological, and social dimensions. The study's results reinforce the need to support and strengthen the care of ICU survivors.

Keyphrases

mental health
intensive care unit
healthcare
physical activity
cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
hip fracture
palliative care
depressive symptoms
young adults
social support
acute kidney injury
sleep quality
acute respiratory distress syndrome