The environment of the intensive care unit (ICU) is burdensome to a patient and the patient's
family. There is a higher risk of depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders in the ICU …

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 …

AACN is dedicated to creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and
families where critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. impinge on the care …

Background Admission to a neuroscience intensive care unit (Neuro-ICU) is sudden and
often traumatic for both patients and their informal caregivers. No prior studies have …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate clinically significant change in the emotional condition of
relatives of patients with severe traumatic brain injury during sub-acute rehabilitation …

This study identified correlations between perceived family support and hopelessness in
patients admitted to Neuro-surgical Intensive Care Units. The purpose was to enhance …

Aims and objectives. This study examines the physical and emotional burden experienced
by caregivers of stroke survivors, compared with caregivers of patients having neurological …

Purpose To identify relevant stressors or resources of relatives of critically ill patients and
explore their relationship with psychological outcomes. Materials and methods Prospective …

This study aimed to determine the psycho-social needs of the families of patients
hospitalized in the burn intensive care unit (ICU). This cross-sectional study recruited 152 …

Objective: The intensive care unit (ICU) experience has been reported to cause adverse
health effects in families during and after the ICU stay. The objective of this study was to …