Supporting Post-ICU Recovery: A Narrative Review for General Practitioners
Survivors of intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization often face persistent health challenges after discharge, collectively referred to as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). This condition affects physical, cognitive, and mental health, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and increa...
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| description | Survivors of intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization often face persistent health challenges after discharge, collectively referred to as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). This condition affects physical, cognitive, and mental health, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and increasing their healthcare utilization. Additionally, caregivers may develop PICS-F (PICS family), experiencing stress-related health burdens. Despite the growing awareness of these issues, structured post-ICU follow-up remains inconsistent, leaving a gap in care that general practitioners (GPs) must often fill. This review examines the role of GPs in managing post-ICU patients, outlining common complications, screening tools, rehabilitation strategies, and potential areas for improved collaboration between primary care and ICU teams. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary and proactive approach, we propose practical interventions that GPs can adopt to enhance long-term recovery outcomes for ICU survivors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d0c483ad718c4519a44035d444c50e2e2025-08-20T03:24:32ZengMDPI AGDiseases2079-97212025-06-0113618310.3390/diseases13060183Supporting Post-ICU Recovery: A Narrative Review for General PractitionersCharikleia S. Vrettou0Athina G. Mantelou1First Department of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Services, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Evangelismos” Hospital, 106 76 Athens, GreeceFirst Department of Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Services, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Evangelismos” Hospital, 106 76 Athens, GreeceSurvivors of intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization often face persistent health challenges after discharge, collectively referred to as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). This condition affects physical, cognitive, and mental health, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life and increasing their healthcare utilization. Additionally, caregivers may develop PICS-F (PICS family), experiencing stress-related health burdens. Despite the growing awareness of these issues, structured post-ICU follow-up remains inconsistent, leaving a gap in care that general practitioners (GPs) must often fill. This review examines the role of GPs in managing post-ICU patients, outlining common complications, screening tools, rehabilitation strategies, and potential areas for improved collaboration between primary care and ICU teams. Emphasizing a multidisciplinary and proactive approach, we propose practical interventions that GPs can adopt to enhance long-term recovery outcomes for ICU survivors.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/13/6/183post-ICU syndromegeneral practitionersrehabilitationcritical illness |
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| title | Supporting Post-ICU Recovery: A Narrative Review for General Practitioners |
| title_full | Supporting Post-ICU Recovery: A Narrative Review for General Practitioners |
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| title_short | Supporting Post-ICU Recovery: A Narrative Review for General Practitioners |
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| topic | post-ICU syndrome general practitioners rehabilitation critical illness |
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