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  • Sepsis affects 38 million individuals annually worldwide, leading to significant long-term health challenges.
  • Sepsis survivors experience diverse physical, cognitive, and psychosocial sequelae, impacting quality of life.
  • Hospital readmissions post-sepsis represent a substantial burden on global healthcare systems and costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a narrative review of sepsis recovery.
  • To analyze recovery from the distinct perspectives of patients, their families, and healthcare systems.
  • To inform the development of optimal post-sepsis recovery programs.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative literature review.
  • Synthesis of existing research on sepsis survivorship.
  • Analysis of patient, family, and health system viewpoints.

Main Results:

  • Sepsis survivorship presents multifaceted challenges including physical decline, cognitive impairment, and psychosocial distress.
  • Family members acting as informal caregivers face considerable stressors.
  • Current post-sepsis recovery programs aim to mitigate these burdens, but optimal care models require further definition.

Conclusions:

  • Effective sepsis recovery requires a holistic approach addressing the needs of survivors and their families.
  • Understanding the patient, family, and health system perspectives is crucial for designing effective interventions.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based, optimal models for post-sepsis care programs.