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Howard AF, Crowe S, Choroszewski L, Kovatch J, Kelly M, Haljan G. When chronic critical illness is a family affair: A multi-perspective qualitative study of family involvement in long-term care. Chronic Illn 2023; 19:804-816. [PMID: 36426509 PMCID: PMC10655697 DOI: 10.1177/17423953221141134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Those with chronic critical illness (CCI) remain dependent on life-sustaining treatments and increasingly reside in long-term care facilities equipped to meet their needs. The nature of family involvement in care remains undetermined thwarting approaches to mitigate poor family outcomes. The research objective was to explicate family involvement in the care of an individual with CCI who resides in long-term care. METHODS In this qualitative research, we used thematic analysis and constant comparative techniques to analyze data from interviews with 38 participants: 11 family members, 6 residents with CCI, and 21 healthcare providers. RESULTS Involvement in care entailed family: (1) reorienting their life despite the stress and emotional toll; (2) assuming responsibility for meaningful activities and management of practical matters, yet struggling alone; (3) advocating for care by being present, reminding and pushing, and picking their battles; and (4) figuring out how to contribute to nursing care, but with unclear expectations. DISCUSSION The burden of family caregiving was substantial, contrasting the assumption that family are relieved of their caregiver responsibilities when the patient with CCI is in a care facility. Research to address unmet family needs specific to their roles and responsibilities could potentially improve family outcomes and is warranted.
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- A Fuchsia Howard
- School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Critical Care, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Schuster M, Deffner T, Rosendahl J. [Psychological Consequences of Intensive Care Treatment of COVID-19 in Patients and Relatives]. Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol 2023; 73:449-456. [PMID: 37487505 DOI: 10.1055/a-2112-2537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In this study, treatment- and disease-associated consequences of intensive care treatment of COVID-19 in patients and relatives were investigated and compared with data from the general population and sepsis patients. In addition, dyadic associations in symptoms of patients and relatives were analyzed. METHODS In a monocentric, prospective, non-controlled observational study, patients who underwent intensive care treatment due to Covid-19 disease at Jena University Hospital between November 2020 and March 2021 and their relatives were included. We assessed the long-term outcome between three and six months after discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Posttraumatic Stress Scale-14, the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory-10, and the EQ-5D-5L. RESULTS Seventy-two patients (Mdn 64 years, 67% men) and 56 relatives (Mdn 60 years, 80% women, 80% partners) were included in the study. 39,4% of the patients reported clinically relevant anxiety symptoms, 38,8% depressive symptoms, and 45,1% PTSD symptoms, with most cases having abnormal scores in multiple symptom domains. Among relatives, a smaller proportion had clinically relevant scores (29,2%/15,3%/31,5%). Compared with the general population, Covid 19 patients reported significantly higher anxiety and fatigue scores and a reduced quality of life. In relatives, significantly higher anxiety scores for women and lower quality of life for men were found. Compared to ICU patients with severe sepsis, Covid-19 patients were found to have significantly higher PTSD symptoms and lower quality of life. Significant dyadic associations were found for anxiety and fatigue. DISCUSSION The results of this study on psychological symptoms after ICU treatment confirm findings from previous studies, but also indicate a stronger PTSD symptomatology, which can be explained by the increased traumatizing potential of isolation and protective measures during treatment. Compared to the general population, particularly elevated anxiety scores of the patients are noticeable, which can be explained by the possible risk of re-infection. CONCLUSION Psychological long-term consequences of intensive care treatment of Covid-19 disease should be diagnosed and adequately addressed in the outpatient follow-up of affected individuals.
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- Mathilda Schuster
- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin, Psychotherapie und Psychoonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena
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- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin, Psychotherapie und Psychoonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena
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Azharuddin S, Vital-Daley K, Mustovic V, Marshall T, Calvin B, DuMont T, Swanson G, Barker B. Mental Health in Women. Crit Care Nurs Q 2023; 46:336-353. [PMID: 37684730 DOI: 10.1097/cnq.0000000000000471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Mental health illness has been increasing worldwide. The prevalence of mental illness and is higher among females than among males. It is estimated that one in 5 women experience a common mental health disorder. This article highlights gender disparities in the risk, prevalence, and presentation of different mental health disorders. Nearly all survivors of critical illness experience 1 or more domains of the post-intensive care syndrome. We review different mental health disorders including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-intensive care syndrome, and medications used to manage these disorders. Delirium in the intensive care unit can be misdiagnosed as a primary psychiatric disorder and is important to distinguish from each other. We also highlight the inadequacy of surveillance and recognition of mental health disorders in the intensive care unit, leading to missed opportunities to properly manage these important psychiatric conditions.
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- Syed Azharuddin
- Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute (Drs Vital-Daley, Mustovic, and Swanson), Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (Drs Azharuddin, Marshall, DuMont, and Barker), and Division of Nursing, Allegheny General Hospital (Mr Calvin), Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Kurematsu K, Ikematsu Y. Quality of Life of Sepsis Survivors. Crit Care Med 2023; 51:1339-1349. [PMID: 37314395 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the differences between the quality of life for sepsis and nonsepsis survivors, factors affecting the quality of life for sepsis survivors, and their changes over time. DESIGN A prospective longitudinal study with a quantitative comparative design. SETTING A university hospital in the greater Tokyo area of Japan. PATIENTS The study included 41 and 40 patients in the sepsis and nonsepsis groups, respectively. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Health-related quality of life (HRQOL), independence in activities of daily living (ADL), stress levels, and spirituality were compared between the sepsis and nonsepsis groups at ICU discharge, hospital discharge, and 1 month after discharge. Comparison of HRQOL between the sepsis and nonsepsis groups showed significantly low HRQOL in the sepsis group compared with the nonsepsis group at ICU discharge and hospital discharge. Factors such as stress levels and spirituality affected the HRQOL in the nonsepsis group at ICU discharge. At discharge, stress and spirituality affected HRQOL in both the sepsis and nonsepsis groups. One month after discharge, ADL, stress, and spirituality affected HRQOL in both the sepsis and nonsepsis groups. In terms of changes over time, HRQOL at ICU discharge in the sepsis group was significantly lower than at discharge and 1 month after discharge. The two-way analyses of variance showed no interactions between the groups and time regarding HRQOL. CONCLUSIONS HRQOL of sepsis survivors was significantly lower than that of nonsepsis survivors. ADL and stress influenced HRQOL. The study suggests the importance of ADL training and stress alleviation during the ICU stay.
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- Kumiko Kurematsu
- Department of Nursing, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
- Department of Nursing, Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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Avgeri K, Zakynthinos E, Tsolaki V, Sgantzos M, Fotakopoulos G, Makris D. Quality of Life and Family Support in Critically Ill Patients following ICU Discharge. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11081106. [PMID: 37107940 PMCID: PMC10138299 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11081106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Following discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU), critically ill patients may present cognitive dysfunction and physical disability. OBJECTIVES To investigate the quality of life (QoL) of patients following discharge from ICU, physical performance and lung function and to assess the role of support by family members and friends. METHODS This prospective study was conducted in the University Hospital of Larissa Greece between 2020 and 2021. Patients hospitalized at the ICU for at least 48 h were included and assessed at hospital discharge, at 3 and at 12 months later. The research implements of the study were a dedicated questionnaire and the SF-36 health questionnaire for the appraisal of the QoL. Lung function changes were assessed by spirometry and physical performance by the 6-min walking test (6MWT). RESULTS One hundred and forty-three participants were included in the study. The mean (SD) of the physical and mental health SF-36 scores at hospital discharge, 3 and 12 months were 27.32 (19.59), 40.97 (26.34) and 50.78 (28.26) (p < 0.0001) and 42.93 (17.00), 55.19 (23.04) and 62.24 (23.66), (p < 0.0001), respectively. The forced expiratory volume in one second and 6MWT significantly improved over 12 months. Patients who were supported by two or more family members or patients who were visited by their friends >3 times/week presented better scores in the physical and mental SF36 domains at 12 months. CONCLUSION This study shows that the quality of life of Greek patients who were discharged from the ICU can be positively affected both by the support they receive from their family environment and friends.
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- Konstantina Avgeri
- Department of Medical School, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Medical School, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Medical School, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Medical School, University of Thessaly, 41110 Larissa, Greece
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da Rocha FR, Gonçalves RC, Prestes GDS, Damásio D, Goulart AI, Vieira AADS, Michels M, da Rosa MI, Ritter C, Dal-Pizzol F. Biomarkers of neuropsychiatric dysfunction in intensive care unit survivors: a prospective cohort study. CRITICAL CARE SCIENCE 2023; 35:147-155. [PMID: 37712803 PMCID: PMC10406403 DOI: 10.5935/2965-2774.20230422-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess factors associated with long-term neuropsychiatric outcomes, including biomarkers measured after discharge from the intensive care unit. METHODS A prospective cohort study was performed with 65 intensive care unit survivors. The cognitive evaluation was performed through the Mini-Mental State Examination, the symptoms of anxiety and depression were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and posttraumatic stress disorder was evaluated using the Impact of Event Scale-6. Plasma levels of amyloid-beta (1-42) [Aβ (1-42)], Aβ (1-40), interleukin (IL)-10, IL-6, IL-33, IL-4, IL-5, tumor necrosis factor alpha, C-reactive protein, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor were measured at intensive care unit discharge. RESULTS Of the variables associated with intensive care, only delirium was independently related to the occurrence of long-term cognitive impairment. In addition, higher levels of IL-10 and IL-6 were associated with cognitive dysfunction. Only IL-6 was independently associated with depression. Mechanical ventilation, IL-33 levels, and C-reactive protein levels were independently associated with anxiety. No variables were independently associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. CONCLUSION Cognitive dysfunction, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder, are present in patients who survive a critical illness, and some of these outcomes are associated with the levels of inflammatory biomarkers measured at discharge from the intensive care unit.
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- Franciani Rodrigues da Rocha
- Laboratory of Translational Biomedicine, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - Criciúma (SC),
Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Translational Biomedicine, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - Criciúma (SC),
Brazil
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- Research Centre, Hospital São José - Criciúma
(SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Translational Biomedicine, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - Criciúma (SC),
Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Postgraduate Program in
Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense -
Criciúma (SC), Brazil
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Reck J, Gawlytta R, Kesselmeier M, Böttche M, Niemeyer H, Knaevelsrud C, Rosendahl J. [Differential Effects of an Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Writing Therapy for Reducing PTSD Symptoms after Intensive Care: Results of a Per-Protocol Analysis]. PSYCHIATRISCHE PRAXIS 2023. [PMID: 36758588 DOI: 10.1055/a-1997-9556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the differential effects of an internet-based cognitive-behavioral writing therapy (iCBT) on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after intensive care in patients and their spouses. METHODS This reanalysis of a randomized controlled trial compared PTSD symptom severity (measured by PCL-5) before and after therapy considering potential influencing factors in the per-protocol population. RESULTS A significant reduction in post-traumatic symptom severity after iCBT was found. Eleven of the 25 treated participants showed a clinically significant change (PCL-5 difference≥10 points). The number of words written by the participants in the therapy modules had a significant impact on iCBT efficacy. CONCLUSION iCBT appears to be a promising option to augment therapy for PTSD, particularly for physically impaired patients following critical illness.
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- Johannes Reck
- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin, Psychotherapie und Psychoonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin, Psychotherapie und Psychoonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Medizinische Statistik, Informatik und Dokumentation, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Arbeitsbereich Klinisch-Psychologische Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN gGmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- Arbeitsbereich Klinisch-Psychologische Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Arbeitsbereich Klinisch-Psychologische Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin, Psychotherapie und Psychoonkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany
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Shirakawa C, Tachikawa R, Yamamoto R, Miyakoshi C, Iwata K, Endo K, Shimada Y, Shima Y, Matsunashi A, Osaki M, Hirabayashi R, Sato Y, Nagata K, Nakagawa A, Tomii K. Longitudinal changes in mental health outcomes after COVID-19 hospitalization: A prospective study. Respir Investig 2023; 61:321-331. [PMID: 36889020 PMCID: PMC9886665 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2022.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The long-term trends of COVID-19 mental sequelae remain unknown. Thus, this study aimed to survey the one-year temporal trends of PTSD and health-related quality of life of COVID-19 survivors. METHODS Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were followed up at three, six, and 12 months after discharge. Patients with COVID-19 who were able to communicate and complete the questionnaires were included in the study. All participants were asked to complete the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health (SF-36) survey and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). The cutoff point of 24/25 of IES-R was defined as preliminary PTSD. Patients exhibiting PTSD symptoms at six months or later were regarded as "delayed patients," while those exhibiting PTSD symptoms at all the time points were "persistent patients." RESULTS Of the 98 patients screened between June and November 2020, 72 participated in the study. A total of 11 (15.3%) had preliminary PTSD at three months, 10 (13.9%) at six months, and 10 (13.9%) at 12 months; delayed and persistent patients were four patients (7.54%) each. Patients with preliminary PTSD had lower mental summary scores in SF-36; 47 (IQR 45, 53) for patients with preliminary PTSD and 60 (49, 64) without preliminary PTSD at three months, 50 (45, 51) and 58 (52, 64) at six months, and 46 (38, 52) and 59 (52, 64) at 12 months. CONCLUSION Healthcare providers should care about the courses of PTSD in COVID-19 survivors and be aware that patients with PTSD symptoms may have a lower health-related quality of life.
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- Chigusa Shirakawa
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, School of Public Health in the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Yoshida Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kansai Electric Power Hospital, 2-1-7, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka, 553-0003, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto University Kawahara 54, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-city, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Toyonaka Municipal Hospital, 4-14-1 Shibahara-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, 560-8565, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1, Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe-city, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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Naaktgeboren R, Zegers M, Peters M, Akkermans R, Peters H, van den Boogaard M, van de Laar FA. The impact of an intensive care unit admission on the health status of relatives of intensive care survivors: A prospective cohort study in primary care. Eur J Gen Pract 2022; 28:48-55. [PMID: 35388714 PMCID: PMC9004533 DOI: 10.1080/13814788.2022.2057947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Relatives of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors may suffer from various symptoms after ICU admittance of their relative, known as post-intensive care syndrome-family (PICS-F). Studies regarding PICS-F have been performed but its impact in primary care is unknown. Objectives To explore health problems of relatives of ICU survivors in primary care. Methods This is an exploratory prospective cohort study in which we combined data from two hospitals and a primary care research network in the Netherlands. ICU survivors who had been admitted between January 2005 and July 2017 were identified and matched by sex and age with up to four chronically ill (e.g. COPD, cardiovascular disease) patients. In both groups, relatives living in the same household were identified and included in this study. Primary outcome was the number of new episodes of care (International Classification of Primary Care-2) for up to five years. Hazard ratios (HRs) for the total number of new episodes were calculated. Results Relatives of ICU survivors (n = 267, mean age 38.1 years, 41.0% male) had significantly more new care episodes compared to the reference group (n = 705, mean age 36.3 years, 41.1% male) 1–2 years (median 0.11 vs. 0.08, HR 1.26; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03–1.54) and 2–5 years (median 0.18 vs. 0.13, HR 1.28; 95%CI 1.06–1.56) after ICU discharge. No differences were found in the period before ICU admission. Conclusion Relatives of ICU survivors present more morbidity in primary care than relatives of chronically ill patients up to five years after ICU discharge.
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- Rick Naaktgeboren
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Radboud Institute for Health Science, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Radboud Institute for Health Science, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Stigma Affects the Health-Related Quality of Life of People Living with HIV by Activating Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2022:10.1007/s10880-022-09928-y. [PMID: 36414787 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-022-09928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Stigma is a strong concern in the effort to manage the impact of many chronic diseases on patients and affects the quality of life (QoL) of patients, but little is understood regarding how this happens. We explored the perspective that stigma reduces health-related QoL (HRQoL) by evoking the traumatic experiences associated with HIV diagnosis. Outpatients (n = 250) receiving HIV-related care were recruited from 2 hospitals in the southeastern region of Nigeria. Participants completed measures of stigma, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and HRQoL. Mediation analyses were conducted using Hayes PROCESS Macro for SPSS. Result showed that stigma was negatively associated with HRQoL; patients who reported more traumatic symptoms also reported poorer HRQoL. Traumatic stress symptoms mediated the path between stigma and all the dimensions of HRQoL. Findings suggest that recognizing and addressing trauma symptoms are important in the management of PLWH. Perhaps addressing trauma would reduce the impact of stigma on HRQoL.
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Communication in Oncology Outpatient Clinic Settings: Congruence of Quality of Life Assessment between Patient-Physician and Patient-Caregiver Dyads. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:5463896. [PMID: 36059805 PMCID: PMC9436590 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5463896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives The aims of this study were to investigate the congruence of HRQOL reports between patient-physician and patient-caregiver dyads and to determine the association of variables, if any, with the congruence between dyads. Methods This correlational study with a cross-sectional design first approached physicians who provided care for patients with advanced cancer at the participating institution. Then, participating physicians' patients and their caregivers were recruited. All participants were required to independently fill out an HRQOL questionnaire during their outpatient visits. Descriptive statistics, weighted kappa, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and linear regression were employed for data analysis. Results A total of 52 patient-physician and 27 patient-caregiver dyads were examined. Patients suffered from considerable problems in all three HRQOL domains: symptom, functioning, and overall HRQOL. The patients' level of agreement was moderate with the caregivers and fair with the physicians. A significant relationship was found between several patient-related variables and disagreement. Conclusion These patients with advanced cancer experienced a compromised HRQOL, warranting immediate attention. When there are barriers to obtaining a patient's self-report, clinicians may consider caregivers as a reasonable source. Patients with special characteristics need additional attention because their problems may be at a greater risk of being overlooked.
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Naef R, Filipovic M, Jeitziner MM, von Felten S, Safford J, Riguzzi M, Rufer M. A multicomponent family support intervention in intensive care units: study protocol for a multicenter cluster-randomized trial (FICUS Trial). Trials 2022; 23:533. [PMID: 35761343 PMCID: PMC9235279 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06454-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Background Family members of critically ill patients face considerable uncertainty and distress during their close others’ intensive care unit (ICU) stay. About 20–60% of family members experience adverse mental health outcomes post-ICU, such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress. Guidelines recommend structured family inclusion, communication, and support, but the existing evidence base around protocolized family support interventions is modest and requires substantiation. Methods To test the clinical effectiveness and explore the implementation of a multicomponent, nurse-led family support intervention in ICUs, we will undertake a parallel, cluster-randomized, controlled, multicenter superiority hybrid-type 1 trial. It will include eight clusters (ICUs) per study arm, with a projected total sample size of 896 family members of adult, critically ill patients treated in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. The trial targets family members of critically ill patients with an expected ICU stay of 48 h or longer. Families in the intervention arm will receive a family support intervention in addition to usual care. The intervention consists of specialist nurse support that is mapped to the patient pathway with follow-up care and includes psycho-educational and relationship-focused family interventions, and structured, interprofessional communication, and shared decision-making with families. Families in the control arm will receive usual care. The primary study endpoint is quality of family care, operationalized as family members’ satisfaction with ICU care at discharge. Secondary endpoints include quality of communication and nurse support, family management of critical illness (functioning, resilience), and family members’ mental health (well-being, psychological distress) measured at admission, discharge, and after 3, 6, and 12 months. Data of all participants, regardless of protocol adherence, will be analyzed using linear mixed-effects models, with the individual participant as the unit of inference. Discussion This trial will examine the effectiveness of the family support intervention and generate knowledge of its implementability. Both types of evidence are necessary to determine whether the intervention works as intended in clinical practice and could be scaled up to other ICUs. The study findings will make a significant contribution to the current body of knowledge on effective ICU care that promotes family participation and well-being. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05280691. Prospectively registered on 20 February 2022. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-022-06454-y.
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- Rahel Naef
- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Universitätsstrasse 84, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland. .,Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Division of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Rescue and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 16, CH10, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Prevention Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Universitätsstrasse 84, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland.,Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Center for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Clinic Zugersee, Triaplus AG, Widenstrasse 55, 6317, Oberwil-Zug, Switzerland
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Gawlytta R, Kesselmeier M, Scherag A, Niemeyer H, Böttche M, Knaevelsrud C, Rosendahl J. Internet-based cognitive-behavioural writing therapy for reducing post-traumatic stress after severe sepsis in patients and their spouses (REPAIR): results of a randomised-controlled trial. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e050305. [PMID: 35264337 PMCID: PMC8915321 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the efficacy, safety and applicability of internet-based, therapist-led partner-assisted cognitive-behavioural writing therapy (iCBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after intensive care for sepsis in patients and their spouses compared with a waitlist (WL) control group. DESIGN Randomised-controlled, parallel group, open-label, superiority trial with concealed allocation. SETTING Internet-based intervention in Germany; location-independent via web-portal. PARTICIPANTS Patients after intensive care for sepsis and their spouses of whom at least one had a presumptive PTSD diagnosis (PTSD-Checklist (PCL-5)≥33). Initially planned sample size: 98 dyads. INTERVENTIONS ICBT group: 10 writing assignments over a 5-week period; WL control group: 5-week waiting period. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome: pre-post change in PTSD symptom severity (PCL-5). SECONDARY OUTCOMES remission of PTSD, depression, anxiety and somatisation, relationship satisfaction, health-related quality of life, premature termination of treatment. Outcomes measures were applied pre and post treatment and at 3, 6 and 12 months follow-up. RESULTS Twenty-five dyads representing 34 participants with a presumptive PTSD diagnosis were randomised and analysed (ITT principle). There was no evidence for a difference in PCL-5 pre-post change for iCBT compared with WL (mean difference -0.96, 95% CI (-5.88 to 3.97), p=0.703). No adverse events were reported. Participants confirmed the applicability of iCBT. CONCLUSIONS ICBT was applied to reduce PTSD symptoms after intensive care for sepsis, for the first time addressing both patients and their spouses. It was applicable and safe in the given population. There was no evidence for the efficacy of iCBT on PTSD symptom severity. Due to the small sample size our findings remain preliminary but can guide further research, which is needed to determine if modified approaches to post-intensive care PTSD may be more effective. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00010676.
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- Romina Gawlytta
- Institute of Psychosocial Medicine, Psychotherapy and Psychooncology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
- Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care (CSCC), Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care (CSCC), Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Medical Statistics, Computer and Data Sciences, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care (CSCC), Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
- Institute of Medical Statistics, Computer and Data Sciences, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universitat Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universitat Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN gGmbH, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universitat Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Psychosocial Medicine, Psychotherapy and Psychooncology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
- Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care (CSCC), Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Houben-Wilke S, Goërtz YM, Delbressine JM, Vaes AW, Meys R, Machado FV, van Herck M, Burtin C, Posthuma R, Franssen FM, Vijlbrief H, Spies Y, van 't Hul AJ, Spruit MA, Janssen DJ. The Impact of Long COVID-19 on Mental Health: Observational 6-Month Follow-Up Study. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e33704. [PMID: 35200155 PMCID: PMC8914795 DOI: 10.2196/33704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The psychological impact of COVID-19 can be substantial. However, knowledge about long-term psychological outcomes in patients with COVID-19 is scarce. OBJECTIVE In this longitudinal, observational study, we aimed to reveal symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and symptoms of anxiety and depression up to 6 months after the onset of COVID-19-related symptoms in patients with confirmed COVID-19 and persistent complaints. To demonstrate the impact in nonhospitalized patients, we further aimed to compare these outcomes between nonhospitalized and hospitalized patients. METHODS Demographics, symptoms of PTSD (Trauma Screening Questionnaire [TSQ] ≥6 points) and symptoms of anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS] ≥8 points) were assessed at 3 and 6 months after the onset of COVID-19-related symptoms in members of online long COVID-19 peer support groups. RESULTS Data from 239 patients with confirmed COVID-19 (198/239, 82.8% female; median age: 50 [IQR 39-56] years) were analyzed. At the 3-month follow-up, 37.2% (89/239) of the patients had symptoms of PTSD, 35.6% (85/239) had symptoms of anxiety, and 46.9% (112/239) had symptoms of depression, which remained high at the 6-month follow-up (64/239, 26.8%, P=.001; 83/239, 34.7%, P=.90; 97/239, 40.6%, P=.08, respectively; versus the 3-month follow-up). TSQ scores and HADS anxiety and depression scores were strongly correlated at the 3- and 6-month follow-ups (r=0.63-0.71, P<.001). Symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression were comparable between hospitalized (n=62) and nonhospitalized (n=177) patients. CONCLUSIONS A substantial percentage of patients with confirmed COVID-19 and persistent complaints reported symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression 3 and 6 months after the onset of COVID-19-related symptoms. The prevalence rates of symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression were comparable between hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients and merely improved over time. Health care professionals need to be aware of these psychological complications and intervene on time in post-COVID-19 patients with persistent complaints. TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Register NTR8705; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/8705.
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands.,REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, BIOMED Research Institute, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- REVAL Rehabilitation Research Center, BIOMED Research Institute, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Lung Foundation Netherlands, Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Disease, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Education, Ciro, Horn, Netherlands.,Care and Public Health Research Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Hisham IN, Townsend G, Gillard S, Debnath B, Sin J. COVID-19: the perfect vector for a mental health epidemic. BJPsych Bull 2021; 45:332-338. [PMID: 32475375 PMCID: PMC7308597 DOI: 10.1192/bjb.2020.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In times of crisis, people have historically had to band together to overcome. What happens when they cannot? This article examines the reality of people forced to isolate from one another during one of the most turbulent events of their lives: the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecting the dots of topics including fear, social stigmas, global public response and previous disease outbreaks, this article discusses the negative mental health effects that individuals and communities will likely suffer as the result of social distancing, isolation and physical infection.
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- St George's, University of London, UK
- University of Reading, UK
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Onu DU. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy mediates the link between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and health-related quality of life. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/00812463211048122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Human immunodeficiency virus is one of the trauma-inducing chronic illnesses with attendant-negative impact on health-related quality of life. Substantial literature exists on the association of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and health-related quality of life among people living with human immunodeficiency virus, but little is known about the pathways explaining this link. This study therefore examined the mediating role of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the association between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and health-related quality of life among people living with human immunodeficiency virus. Nine hundred and sixty-nine people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Nigeria who were on antiretroviral therapy completed measures of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and health-related quality of life. Hayes PROCESS macro for SPSS was used to analyse the data. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy mediated the association between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and health-related quality of life in the relationship and treatment impact domains, implying that poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a pathway through which posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms exert negative influence on health-related quality of life of people living with human immunodeficiency virus. Interventions aimed at reducing the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms on quality of life of people living with human immunodeficiency virus should focus on improving clients’ level of adherence to antiretroviral therapy treatment.
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Yan Z, Zhang Q, Chang L, Liu Y, Li Y. Dyadic effects of family resilience on post-traumatic stress symptoms among breast cancer patients and their primary family caregivers: A cross-sectional study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2021; 53:101998. [PMID: 34294577 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.101998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE The aims of this study were to verify actor and partner effects, by examining the effects of family resilience on post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) among Chinese breast cancer patients and their primary family caregivers. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 104 breast cancer patients (age range 20-75, Mean = 47, Standard Deviation = 10), and their principal caregivers (n = 104), were recruited from a comprehensive cancer center of a public hospital in China. The patients and their caregivers self-reported sociodemographic, family resilience, and PTSS factors. The actor-partner interdependence model were adopted to examine whether the patients and caregivers' perceived family resilience could contribute to their own ("actor effect") and each other's ("partner effect") PTSS. RESULTS There were significant correlations between patients' and caregivers' shortened Chinese version of Family Resilience Assessment Scale scores (r = 0.58, p < 0.01) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-Civilian Version scores (r = 0.69, p < 0.01). Caregivers' perceived family resilience was negatively related to their PTSS (actor effect), and the patients' PTSS (partner effect). However, the patients' perceived family resilience was not significantly related to their or the caregivers' PTSS. CONCLUSIONS The primary caregivers' perceived family resilience had both actor and partner effects on patient/caregiver PTSS within the first year of breast cancer diagnosis. Family-based interventions should be designed to enhance family resilience to decrease PTSS within families dealing with cancer patients. Supportive care should focus on the primary family caregivers within the first year of breast cancer diagnosis.
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- Zeping Yan
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, 200011, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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Peach BC, Valenti M, Sole ML. A Call for the World Health Organization to Create International Classification of Disease Diagnostic Codes for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in the Age of COVID-19. WORLD MEDICAL & HEALTH POLICY 2021; 13:373-382. [PMID: 33821196 PMCID: PMC8013409 DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Post‐intensive care syndrome (PICS), a condition found in survivors of critical illness, is characterized by persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological sequelae that impact the quality of life after discharge from an intensive care unit (ICU). At present, there are no International Classification of Disease (ICD) billing codes for this condition. Without financial alignment, clinicians cannot diagnose PICS, hindering tracking of its prevalence and impeding policy development for this condition. Clinicians should be screening for PICS in all survivors of critical illness, particularly those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Results from single‐center studies suggest over 75 percent of ARDS survivors develop PICS. With nearly 5 percent of patients with COVID‐19 requiring ICU admission for ARDS, it is important for clinicians to be able to diagnose PICS in survivors, and researchers to be able to track it. Member states should impress upon the World Health Organization to create ICD‐10 codes for PICS.
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Naef R, von Felten S, Ernst J. Factors influencing post-ICU psychological distress in family members of critically ill patients: a linear mixed-effects model. Biopsychosoc Med 2021; 15:4. [PMID: 33588895 PMCID: PMC7885222 DOI: 10.1186/s13030-021-00206-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse responses to critical illness, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress, are relatively common among family members. The role of risk factors, however, remains insufficiently understood, but may be important to target those family members most in need for support. We therefore examined the association of patient-, family member- and care-related factors with post-ICU psychological distress in family members in a general population of critical ill patients. METHODS We conducted a prospective, single-centre observational study in a twelve-bed surgical ICU in a 900-bed University Hospital in Switzerland. Participants were family members of patients treated in ICU who completed the Family Satisfaction in ICU-24 Survey, the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Impact of Event Scale-Revised-6, and a demographic form within the first 3 months after their close other's ICU stay. Data were analysed using linear mixed-effects models, with depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress as outcome measures. RESULTS A total of 214 family members (53% return rate) returned a completed questionnaire. We found that higher levels of satisfaction were significantly associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress. There was no statistically significant association between family member characteristics and any measure of psychological distress. Among the included patient characteristics, younger patient age was associated with higher levels of depression, and patient death was associated with higher levels of depression and posttraumatic stress. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that satisfaction with ICU care is strongly associated with family well-being post-ICU. Family members of younger patients and of those who die seem to be most at risk for psychological distress, requiring specific support, whereas family member characteristics may have less relevance.
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- Rahel Naef
- Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Prevention, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Centre of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Sun X, Huang D, Zeng F, Ye Q, Xiao H, Lv D, Zhao P, Cui X. Effect of intensive care unit diary on incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression of adult intensive care unit survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:2929-2941. [PMID: 33483993 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To systematically evaluate the effect of intensive care unit diary psychotherapy on the incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression after discharge from intensive care unit. BACKGROUND Many studies have reported the potential advantages and risks of intensive care unit diary psychotherapy in adult patients discharged from intensive care unit, but the results are divergent. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled or case-controlled studies. DATA SOURCE Databases such as Cochran Library, Pubmed, Embase, CINAHL, and ProQuest databases, China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for literatures published from January 2000-March 2020. REVIEW METHODS We use the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for quality assessment and audit manager 5.3 software for meta-analysis. The main result is the incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. RESULTS Ten studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified, including eight randomized controlled studies and two case-controlled studies, with a total of 1,210 patients. The pooled results of this meta-analysis indicated that the intensive care unit diary could reduce the incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. CONCLUSION This study showed that an intensive care unit diary could improve the psychological symptoms of adult intensive care unit patients after discharge. However, due to limitations such as publication bias and case sample size, the results should be carefully considered. Researchers need to further clarify the multidisciplinary collaborative process of intensive care unit diary therapy, the real beneficiaries, and its impact on family members' psychological status by conducting large, robust studies in the future. IMPACT This study's findings suggest that medical staff need to re-examine the role of intensive care unit diary therapy, its standardized implementation and provide effective intervention for reducing psychological stress-related symptoms of intensive care unit patients after discharge.
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- Xihui Sun
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong City, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong City, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chongqing Bishan District People's Hospital (Bishan Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University), Bishan, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, China
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Deffner T, Rosendahl J, Niecke A. [Psychotraumatological aspects in intensive care medicine]. DER NERVENARZT 2021; 92:81-89. [PMID: 33410960 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-020-01060-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In the context of intensive care medicine, patients, their relatives, and more infrequently members of the ICU team can be affected by potential trauma. Acute stress disorder often results. Psychological symptoms of critically ill patients should therefore be regularly screened in a standardized manner in order to be able to identify and treat patients with a high symptom burden. Some traumatic stressors in intensive care medicine can be reduced using trauma-sensitive communication. Psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions can complement this basic care. High quality communication with relatives contributes to a risk reduction with regard to their subsequent psychological stress. On the part of the ICU team, stress should be differentiated from potentially traumatizing events and both problem areas should be dealt with preventively. After experiencing a traumatic event during work, a procedure analogous to physical work accidents is recommended.
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- Teresa Deffner
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
- Kinderklinik, Sektion Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Psychosoziale Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Uniklinik & Medizinische Fakultät, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland
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Traumatic stress as a mediator of quality of life and burden in informal caregivers of amputees due to diabetic foot: a longitudinal study. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPORT 2021. [DOI: 10.5114/hpr.2020.101495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Much of the research and clinical commentary on COVID-19 have been focused on respiratory function. Pelvic floor therapists understand that both respiratory dysfunction and hospitalization can have an impact on pelvic floor function. This clinical commentary provides context as to how the long-term effects of COVID-19 could affect the pelvic floor as well as some generalized treatment considerations. DISCUSSION The respiratory diaphragm has an impact on the ability of the pelvic floor to contract and relax in a manner that will allow for both continence and elimination. COVID-19 survivors often have disability in this muscle of respiration that can lead to implications for both overactive and underactive pelvic floor. Commonly, this population is hospitalized for long periods of time, which can have long-term consequences on both bladder and bowel functioning including, but not limited to, incontinence, urinary retention, and constipation. Pelvic floor therapists must be prepared to adjust both their evaluation and treatment methods in consideration of this novel treatment population. CONCLUSIONS Because of the pervasive nature of this virus, pelvic floor physical therapists should be a part of the rehabilitation team treating these patients once they have become medically stable.Video abstract with sound available at http://links.lww.com/JWHPT/A36.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio
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Risk and Protective Factors for PTSD in Caregivers of Adult Patients with Severe Medical Illnesses: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17165888. [PMID: 32823737 PMCID: PMC7459858 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Caregivers of severely ill individuals often struggle to adjust to new responsibilities and roles while experiencing negative psychological outcomes that include depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This systematic review aims to outline potential risk and protective factors for the development of PTSD in caregivers of adult subjects affected by severe somatic, potentially life-threatening illnesses. Twenty-nine studies on caregivers of adult patients affected by severe, acute, or chronic somatic diseases have been included. Eligibility criteria included: full-text publications reporting primary, empirical data; PTSD in caregivers of adult subjects affected by severe physical illnesses; risk and/or protective factors related to PTSD; and English language. Specific sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, besides the illness-related distress, familiar relationships, exposure characteristics, coping style, and support, were identified as relevant risk/protective factors for PTSD. The review limitations are the small number of studies; studies on different types of diseases; studies with same samples. It is crucial to consider factors affecting caregivers of severely ill adult patients in order to plan effective intervention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of an adverse mental health outcome and at enhancing the psychological endurance of this population.
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[Psychotraumatological aspects in intensive care medicine]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2020; 115:511-518. [PMID: 32749505 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-020-00706-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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In the context of intensive care medicine, patients, their relatives, and more infrequently members of the ICU team can be affected by potential trauma. Acute stress disorder often results. Psychological symptoms of critically ill patients should therefore be regularly screened in a standardized manner in order to be able to identify and treat patients with a high symptom burden. Some traumatic stressors in intensive care medicine can be reduced using trauma-sensitive communication. Psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions can complement this basic care. High quality communication with relatives contributes to a risk reduction with regard to their subsequent psychological stress. On the part of the ICU team, stress should be differentiated from potentially traumatizing events and both problem areas should be dealt with preventively. After experiencing a traumatic event during work, a procedure analogous to physical work accidents is recommended.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review summarizes the results from long-term intensive care outcome research over the past 50 years. Key findings from early studies are reflected in citations of contemporary research. RECENT FINDINGS The postintensive care syndrome (PICS) is a multifaceted entity of residual disability and complications burdening survivors of critical illness. Some interventions applied early in the history of outcomes research have now been confirmed as effective in counteracting specific PICS components. SUMMARY Interest in patient-centred outcomes has been present since the beginning of modern intensive care. Findings from early long-term studies remain valid even in the face of contemporary large registries that facilitate follow-up of larger cohorts. A further understanding of the mechanisms leading to experienced physical and psychological impairment of PICS will be essential to the design of future intervention trials.
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Gawlytta R, Brunkhorst F, Niemeyer H, Boettche M, Knaevelsrud C, Rosendahl J. Dyadic post-traumatic stress after intensive care: Case report of a sepsis patient and his wife. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2020; 58:102806. [PMID: 32037134 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2020.102806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Following intensive care treatment, patients and thier spouse often report traumatic memories that are frequently associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms. In this case report, we describe the case of a sepsis survivor and his wife who both suffered concurrently from intensive care associated post-traumatic stress symptoms as long-term sequelae. Both were treated with internet-based cognitive-behaviuoral writing therapy (iCBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after intensive care. METHODS Traumatic memories recalled during exposure in sensu as part of iCBT are described. Outcome data measured before, during and after psychotherapeutic treatment were analyzed. FINDINGS Both, the patient and his wife showed characteristic symptoms of PTSD three years after discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) comprising of intrusions, negative emotions, and hyperarousal. They reported unpleasant ICU memories from a patient's and relative's perspective, respectively. In both, the patient and his wife, a decline of symptoms with respect to all outcome measures during the course of iCBT from pre-treatment to three-month follow-up was observed. CONCLUSION Experiences of critical illness and intensive care can lead to post-traumatic stress in patients and their partners. Hence, it may be useful to offer mental health screening and psychotherapeutic treatment options to both ICU patients and their partners.
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- Romina Gawlytta
- Institute of Psychosocial Medicine and Psychotherapy, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany; Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany; Center for Clinical Studies, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Berlin Center for Torture Victims, Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Psychosocial Medicine and Psychotherapy, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany; Integrated Research and Treatment Center, Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.
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Meyers E, Lin A, Lester E, Shaffer K, Rosand J, Vranceanu AM. Baseline resilience and depression symptoms predict trajectory of depression in dyads of patients and their informal caregivers following discharge from the Neuro-ICU. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2019; 62:87-92. [PMID: 31887641 PMCID: PMC6948176 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2019.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of resiliency factors on the longitudinal trajectory of depressive symptoms in patients admitted to the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (Neuro-ICU) and their family caregivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients (N = 102) and family caregivers (N = 103) completed self-report assessments of depressive symptoms (depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HADS-D) and resiliency factors (i.e., mindfulness and coping) during Neuro-ICU hospitalization. The HADS-D was administered again at 3 and 6 months after discharge. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) was used to assess patient-caregiver interdependence. RESULTS Baseline rates of clinically significant depressive symptoms were high among patients (23%) and caregivers (19%), and remained elevated through 6-months. Higher depressive symptoms predicted higher levels of symptoms at the subsequent timepoint (ps < 0.05). Higher baseline mindfulness and coping were associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms at all timepoints (ps < 0.001). APIM analysis showed that one's own higher baseline mindfulness was associated with concurrent levels of depressive symptoms in a partner (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms in Neuro-ICU patient-caregiver dyads are high through 6 months. Mindfulness is protective against depressive symptoms and interdependent between patients and caregivers. Early, dyadic, mindfulness-based interventions may prevent the development of chronic depression in both patients and caregivers.
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- Emma Meyers
- Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA,Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Health and Technology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain Health, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Deffner T, Schwarzkopf D, Waydhas C. [Psychological care in German intensive care units : Results of a survey among the members of the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2019; 116:146-153. [PMID: 31781828 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-019-00638-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychological care should be provided in intensive care units (ICUs) because of the proven mental symptoms of patients and relatives. Even physicians and nurses can benefit from a corresponding care structure. Knowledge is lacking whether and how psychological care for patients and relatives as well as support for staff in German ICUs is implemented. For this reason, a survey was conducted among the members of the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DIVI) to gain an overview of the current structures and the need for psychological support. METHODS The members of DIVI were invited to participate in a web-based survey. A total of 226 physicians and nurses took part in the survey. Analysis included statistics and group comparisons with Χ2 methods. RESULTS In all care areas, psychological care of patients, relatives, and support for staff, respondents indicated a significant undersupply and expressed the need for improved care. A model which provides consular or team-integrated support based on the level of care is conceivable. DISCUSSION The current state of psychological care in German ICUs does not cover the existing need. Consequently the development of concepts and the beginning of discussions on how appropriate psychological care can be implemented in the future is necessary.
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- T Deffner
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
- Kinderklinik, Sektion Neonatologie und Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
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- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland
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- Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Deutschland
- Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Deutschland
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