Factors influencing post-ICU psychological distress in family members of critically ill patients: a linear mixed-effects model

Abstract

Background: Adverse responses to critical illness, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress, are relatively common among family members. The role of risk factors, however, remains insufficiently understood, but may be important to target those family members most in need for support. We therefore examined the association of patient-, family member- and care-related factors with post-ICU psychological distress in family members in a general population of critical ill patients. Methods: We conducted a prospective, Show more