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Flaws D, Fraser JF, Laupland K, Lavana J, Patterson S, Tabah A, Tronstad O, Ramanan M. Time in ICU and post-intensive care syndrome: how long is long enough? Crit Care 2024; 28:34. [PMID: 38263124 PMCID: PMC10807116 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-024-04812-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Our understanding of post-ICU recovery is influenced by which patients are selected to study and treat. Many studies currently list an ICU length of stay of at least 24, 48, or 72 h as an inclusion criterion. This may be driven by established evidence that prolonged time in an ICU bed and prolonged ventilation can complicate post-ICU rehabilitation. However, recovery after short ICU stays still needs to be explored. METHODS This is a secondary analysis from the tracking outcomes post-intensive care (TOPIC) study. One hundred and thirty-two participants were assessed 6-months post-ICU discharge using standardised and validated self-report tools for physical function, cognitive function, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (with clinically significant impairment on any tool being considered a complicated recovery). Routinely collected data relating to the ICU stay were retrospectively accessed, including length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation. Patients with short ICU stays were intentionally included, with 77 (58%) participants having an ICU length of stay < 72 h. RESULTS Of 132 participants, 40 (30%) had at least one identified post-ICU impairment 6 months after leaving ICU, 22 (17%) of whom had an ICU length of stay < 72 h. CONCLUSION Many patients with an ICU length of stay < 72 h are reporting post-ICU impairment 6 months after leaving ICU. This is a population often excluded from studies and interventions. Future research should further explore post-ICU impairment among shorter stays.
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- Dylan Flaws
- Department of Mental Health, Metro North Mental Health, Caboolture Hospital, Caboolture, QLD, Australia.
- Critical Care Research Group, Adult Intensive Care Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- Critical Care Research Group, Adult Intensive Care Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Northside Medical School, University of Queensland, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Adult Intensive Care Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, Adult Intensive Care Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Redcliffe Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Caboolture Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, Adult Intensive Care Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Adult Intensive Care Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Physiotherapy Department, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Adult Intensive Care Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Caboolture Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Critical Care Division, The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Bødker Hanifa AL, Svenningsen H, Møller AN, Dreyer P, Holm A. Cognitive impairment in critically ill patients and former critically ill patients: A concept analysis. Aust Crit Care 2024; 37:166-175. [PMID: 38135589 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This concept analysis aimed to clarify the meaning of the concept of cognitive impairment in critically ill patients throughout the trajectory of their rehabilitation during and after an intensive care unit admission. REVIEW METHODS USED This study used concept analysis based on Rodgers' evolutionary method. DATA SOURCES A systematic search was conducted in Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Public MEDLINE, and American Psychological Associations PsycINFO. The web was searched for grey literature. REVIEW METHODS Overall search terms used were "patients with cognitive impairments" AND "intensive care unit". Literature published between 2008 and 2022 was included and screened by title and abstract using systematic review software. The descriptive analysis focussed on surrogate terms/related concepts, attributes, and contextual basis. RESULTS Thirty studies were included, representing variability in study design and country of origin. The analysis uncovered descriptions of the general terminology and the temporal trajectory of the concept, spanning from the acute phase to a long-term perspective. Attributes of the concept were described as delirium and domains of cognition. Antecedents were juxtaposed to risk factors, which were multifactorial. Consequences of cognitive impairment related to patients' quality of life, such as a decline in their ability to function independently, return to work, and manage everyday life. Also, cognitive impairment was identified as a significant public health problem. CONCLUSION Cognitive impairment is a complex concept with many surrogate and related terms. Furthermore, the concept is inextricably intertwined with the concepts of delirium and post-intensive care syndrome. Cognitive impairment may manifest as symptoms that can be challenging to identify and assess due to limitations in current screening tools and the absence of a consensus on timing. In relation to assessment and preventive strategies, the findings underline the need to distinguish between acute and long-term cognitive impairment. REGISTRATION There is no study registration number.
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- Ann Louise Bødker Hanifa
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; The ICU Cognitive Rehabilitation Nursing Research Programme (ICU-CogHab), Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing Science, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- The ICU Cognitive Rehabilitation Nursing Research Programme (ICU-CogHab), Denmark; Research Centre for Health and Welfare Technology, VIA University College, Hedeager 2, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- The ICU Cognitive Rehabilitation Nursing Research Programme (ICU-CogHab), Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing Science, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; The ICU Cognitive Rehabilitation Nursing Research Programme (ICU-CogHab), Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing Science, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; The ICU Cognitive Rehabilitation Nursing Research Programme (ICU-CogHab), Denmark; Research Centre for Patient Involvement, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark; Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing Science, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Best A, Harvey C, Minton C. Experiences of families of prolonged critical illness survivors that are discharged home: An integrative review of the literature. Nurs Crit Care 2023. [DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Amy Best
- School of Nursing Massey University Wellington New Zealand
- Intensive Care Unit Wellington Regional Hospital Wellington New Zealand
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- School of Nursing Massey University Wellington New Zealand
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- School of Nursing Massey University Palmerston North New Zealand
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Yuan C, Timmins F, Thompson DR. Post-intensive care syndrome: Time for a robust outcome measure? Nurs Crit Care 2022; 27:8-9. [PMID: 35179279 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Chu Yuan
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Major ME, Dettling-Ihnenfeldt D, Ramaekers SPJ, Engelbert RHH, van der Schaaf M. Feasibility of a home-based interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: the REACH study. Crit Care 2021; 25:279. [PMID: 34353341 PMCID: PMC8339801 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-021-03709-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Survivors of critical illness experience long-term functional challenges, which are complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial in nature. Although the importance of rehabilitation interventions after intensive care unit (ICU) discharge is universally recognized, evidence on feasibility and effectiveness of home-based rehabilitation programs is scarce and ambiguous. This study investigates the feasibility of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program designed for patients with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) who are discharged home. METHODS A mixed method, non-randomized, prospective pilot feasibility study was performed with a 6-month follow-up, comparing the intervention (REACH) with usual care. REACH was provided by trained professionals and included a patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach starting directly after hospital discharge. Primary outcomes were patient safety, satisfaction, adherence, referral need and health care usage. Secondary outcomes, measured at 3 timepoints, were functional exercise capacity, self-perceived health status, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), return to work and psychotrauma. Risk of undernutrition was assessed at baseline. RESULTS 43 patients with a median mechanical ventilation duration of 8 (IQR:10) days, were included in the study and 79.1% completed 6-month follow-up. 19 patients received the intervention, 23 received usual care. Groups were similar for gender distribution and ICU length of stay. No adverse events occurred. REACH participants showed higher satisfaction with treatment and reported more allied health professional visits, while the usual care group reported more visits to medical specialists. Qualitative analysis identified positive experiences among REACH-professionals related to providing state-of-the-art interventions and sharing knowledge and expertise within an interprofessional network. Similar recovery was seen between groups on all secondary outcomes, but neither group reached reference values for HRQoL at 6 months. Larger return to work rates were seen in the REACH group. Prevalence of undernutrition at hospital discharge was high in both groups (> 80%), warranting the need for careful tuning of physical therapy and nutritional interventions. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that providing early, home-based rehabilitation interventions for patients with PICS-related symptoms is feasible and perceived positively by patients and professionals. When provided in an interdisciplinary collaborative network state of the art, person-centered interventions can be tailored to individual needs potentially increasing patient satisfaction, adherence, and efficacy. Registered in the Dutch Trial register: NL7792: https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/7792 , registered 7-06-2019.
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- Mel E Major
- European School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vollam S, Tume LN. What's in this issue? Nurs Crit Care 2021; 26:61-63. [PMID: 33739592 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Sarah Vollam
- Sarah Vollam Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Lyvonne N Tume School of Health & Society, University of Salford, Manchster, United Kingdom
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Flaws DF, Barnett A, Fraser J, Latu J, Ramanan M, Tabah A, Tippett V, Tronstad O, Patterson S. A protocol for tracking outcomes post intensive care. Nurs Crit Care 2021; 27:341-347. [PMID: 33609311 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Critically ill patients are more likely to survive intensive care than ever before due to advances in treatment. However, a proportion subsequently experiences post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) incurring substantial personal, social, and economic costs. PICS is a debilitating set of physical, psychological, and cognitive sequelae but the size and characteristics of the affected population have been difficult to describe, impeding progress in intensive care rehabilitation. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this protocol is to describe recovery after admission to intensive care unit (ICU) and the predictors, correlates, and patient-reported outcomes for those experiencing PICS. The study will support the development of screening, diagnostic, and outcome measures to improve post-ICU recovery. DESIGN A prospective, multi-site observational study in three ICUs in Brisbane, Australia. Following consent, data will be collected from clinical records and using validated self-report instruments from 300 patients, followed up at 6 weeks and 6 months post ICU discharge. METHODS TOPIC is a prospective, multi-site observational study using self-report and clinical data on risk factors, including comorbidities, and outcomes. Data will be collected with consent from hospital records and participants 6 weeks and 6months post ICU discharge. RESULTS The main outcome measures will be self-reported physical, cognitive, and psychological function 6 weeks and 6 months post-ICU discharge. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This protocol provides a methodological framework to measure recovery and understand PICS. Data analysis will describe characteristics associated with recovery and PICS. The subsequent prediction and screening tools developed then aim to improve the effectiveness of post-ICU prevention and rehabilitation through more targeted screening and prediction and found a program of research developing a more tailored approach to PICS.
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- Dylan F Flaws
- Department of Mental Health, Metro North Mental Health, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Intensive Care, Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Redcliffe Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Caboolture Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Intensive Care, Adult Intensive Care Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Critical Care Division, The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care Unit, Redcliffe Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Physiotherapy Department, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Mental Health, Metro North Mental Health, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Intensive Care, Critical Care Research Group, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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