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The impact of the patient post-intensive care syndrome components upon caregiver burden

Objective: To evaluate patient post-intensive care syndrome (PICS-P) and caregiver burden 3 months after discharge from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and determine the impact of different components of PICS-P upon caregiver burden. Design: A prospective observational study was conducted over 26 months (January 2013–February 2015). Setting: Medical-surgical ICU and follow-up consultation in Portugal. Patients or participants: Patients discharged after a minimum of 2 days in the ICU.

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