Publications by authors named "Benedicte Mauchien"
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the prevalence of PTSD among ICU survivors after being treated for COVID-19 compared to other causes of ICU admission, finding that 4.9% of patients in both groups had a presumptive diagnosis of PTSD six months later.
- After adjusting for factors like age and prior trauma, COVID-19 status alone was not linked to PTSD diagnosis, although female patients were more likely to exhibit PTSD symptoms.
- Patients treated for COVID-19 did report higher levels of specific PTSD symptoms like intrusion and avoidance when compared to those treated for other conditions, indicating different psychological impacts.
Background: The short-term and long-term consequences of the most frequent painful procedures performed in the ICU are unclear. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with pain-related discomfort perceived by critically ill patients during the whole ICU stay as self-reported by patients at the end of their ICU stay.
Methods: The study involved 34 ICUs.