Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in COVID-19 Patients in Spanish ICUs. One-Year Follow-Up. CoronaPICS Study - PubMed
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- Study characterizes Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) in COVID-19 survivors from Spanish ICUs over one year.
- 227 patients included; 120 completed follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months post-discharge.
- Muscle weakness observed in 40.9% at 3 months, improving over time.
- Anxiety (32.9%), depression (24.3%), PTSD (13.8%), and cognitive impairment (46.1%) noted at 3 months.
- PTSD persisted; anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment slightly decreased over time.
- Nutritional risk was 42.4% at 3 months, dropping to 3.9% at one year.
- Patient autonomy and quality of life improved gradually.
- 35% returned to work at 3 months; 58.3% at one year.
- Many required physical therapy and mental health support post-discharge.
- PICS symptoms improved over time with multidisciplinary support.