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Post-ICU Syndrome Over Time in Patients With Respiratory Failure
Sponsor: Dr. Negrin University Hospital
Summary
Intensive Care Units (ICU) stabilize and maintain vital functions in critically ill patients, optimizing their survival. However, patients with prolonged stays may develop Post-ICU syndrome , characterized by physical, cognitive and psychological dysfunctions. This syndrome considerably affects the quality of life of patients. The risk of post-ICU syndrome is associated with factors such as advanced age, delirium, prolonged sedation and mechanical ventilation. The main objective of this study is to assess the temporal evolution of post-ICU syndrome in patients who required mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours, analyzing its incidence, associated risk factors and the impact on their long-term quality of life. This cross-sectional study evaluates the presence of post-ICU syndrome in 2025 in patients who have been admitted to the ICU during 2021 and 2024 who required invasive mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours. Of this total, deceased persons, those who did not give their consent, and minors will not be included.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-01-30
Last Updated
2025-09-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Questionnaire and Physical Exam
Patients will be interviewed about the current suffering of post-intensive care symptoms
EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Level
to assess health-related quality of life, focusing on the assessment of five key dimensions: mobility, self-care, daily activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression.
EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS)
records the patient's self-rated health on a vertical visual analogue scale where endpoints are labelled: 0 "best imaginable health" - 100 "worst imaginable health"
Locations (1)
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain