Monitoring and optimising outcomes of survivors of critical illness

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Critical illness trajectory for patients, families and nurses – a literature review

“…The physiological impact of critical illness has been well documented although there is limited consensus on how this should be addressed (Needham et al , ; Aitken and Marshall, ). Patients may experience a complex array of physical symptoms including pain, loss of mobility and loss of appetite and taste.…”

“…Incidence depends upon the outcome measure used and can vary from 0·09% to 100%! There is a well‐documented need for agreed outcome measures in assessing all aspects of critical illness impact (Stevens et al , ; Aitken and Marshall, ).…”

A multi-faceted, family-centred nutrition intervention to optimise nutrition intake of critically ill patients: The OPTICS feasibility study

“…25 The spread of family-centred care from hospitalized children to hospitalized adults is likely in response to the recognition that treating the patient in the context of the family was recognised as a valuable strategy. 23 This is especially so in the context of recovery from critical illness where functional recovery and health-related quality of life are important goals 26 that require a collaborative approach to health service delivery throughout the trajectory of critical illness to recovery.…”

Intervention fidelity in postintensive care follow‐up consultations at ten sites in the RAPIT‐trial: A mixed‐methods evaluation

“…Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors commonly suffer physical, psychological, and cognitive impairment (Aitken & Marshall, 2015;Needham et al, 2012) leading to lower quality of life and prolonged recovery (Oeyen, Vandijck, Benoit, Annemans, & Decruyenaere, 2010). Consequently, follow-up programs for patients with critical illness have emerged to help patients recover.…”