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  • Critical care medicine
  • Patient quality of life
  • Psychological impact of critical illness

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  • Intensive care medicine advances improve survival for critically ill patients.
  • Prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stays negatively impact patient quality of life.
  • Physical and psychological consequences often stem from ICU care itself, not just primary diagnoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a follow-up consultation service for patients with prolonged ICU stays.
  • To address memory gaps and explain events experienced during ICU admission.
  • To detect and manage potential physical and psychological complications post-ICU.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specific care model for prolonged ICU stays at Geneva ICU.
  • Establishment of a dedicated follow-up consultation service.
  • Close collaboration with family doctors for comprehensive patient management.

Main Results:

  • The study outlines a model for follow-up care.
  • The aim is to improve the transition from ICU to recovery.
  • Focus on patient and family-centered care in complex post-ICU situations.

Conclusions:

  • Follow-up consultations are crucial for patients with prolonged ICU stays.
  • Addressing memory gaps and psychological impact enhances recovery.
  • Integrated care involving family doctors improves outcomes for complex critical care cases.