Post-ICU Syndrome and Social Determinants of Healths

Medical intensive care has improved dramatically, and today, 70% to 80% of critically ill patients survive. However, several survivors face long-term psychological, cognitive, and/or physical sequelae after discharge and challenges in resuming their lives. These conditions are known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). PICS is a multifaceted disorder that affects many patients who survive critical illness and receive treatment in the ICU. 'It can persist for weeks, months, and years after discharge, negatively affecting the quality of life of survivors and their families, generating financial consequences, and increasing the utilization of healthcare services. It can persist for weeks, months, and years after discharge, negatively affecting survivors' and their families' quality of life, creating financial burdens, and increasing healthcare utilization. Researchers have identified sev