OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this observational cohort study were to 1) cluster individuals
with acquired brain injury (ABI) into subgroups according to their level of anxiety sensitivity …

Background Two out of three family members experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress,
depression, or anxiety lasting for months after the ICU stay. Interventions aimed at mitigating …

Objective: To examine the physical and mental long-term consequences of intensive care
treatment for severe sepsis in patients and their spouses under consideration of a dyadic …

Background Surviving cardiac arrest is characterized by cognitive, psychological, and
functional impairments and apprehension over long-term prognosis. We first estimated the …

Abstract Background/Objective Chronic emotional distress (eg, depression, anxiety, post-
traumatic stress) is common after stroke and interdependent between patients and their …

Background As family is an integral part of patients' care, they are often the ones who
determine satisfaction of care provided, as well as with the overall critical care experience …

OBJECTIVE: Caregivers play an important role in the well-being of stroke patients, and are
known to experience considerable strain 3 months or more after patient discharge. The aim …

Introduction The prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression symptoms in relatives
of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors have not been thoroughly …

Background Delirium as a sudden cognitive and behavioral change can be traumatic for
family caregivers. An understanding of family caregivers' experiences with delirium in their …

OBJECTIVES: To identify the psychologic impact of admission to the ICU on the relatives of
critically ill patients, the influence of coping, and the factors involved. DESIGN: We …