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Follow-up program after intensive care unit discharge

M Busico1, A das Neves2, F Carini3

  • 1Clínica Olivos, SMG, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Comité de Seguimiento y Rehabilitación, Sociedad Argentina de Terapia Intensiva (SATI), Argentina.

Medicina Intensiva
|March 6, 2019
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Standardizing patient follow-up after intensive care unit (ICU) discharge helps identify post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) complications early. This project establishes key variables for a structured PICS follow-up program.

Area of Science:

  • Intensive Care Medicine
  • Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Research
  • Patient Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) presents long-term complications for patients after ICU discharge.
  • Early recognition and management of PICS are crucial for patient recovery and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To standardize outcome variables for a structured follow-up program for patients at risk of PICS.
  • To provide a framework for early diagnosis and management of PICS complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search on PICS follow-up strategies.
  • Collaborative development by the Argentine Society of Intensive Care Medicine (SATI) committees.
  • Recommendations based on the GRADE system for follow-up program components.

Main Results:

  • Defined frequency of controlled visits.
  • Identified essential healthcare professionals for follow-up.
  • Established basic domains and validated Spanish tools for PICS assessment.
  • Determined the overall duration of the follow-up program.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed standardized follow-up measures will facilitate a basic approach to PICS diagnosis and management.
  • Implementing these recommendations can improve long-term outcomes for ICU survivors at risk of PICS.
Abstract

Keywords:
Follow-upFollow-up clinicPost-intensive care syndromePrograma de seguimientoSeguimientoSíndrome post terapia intensiva

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