Experiences of ICU survivors in a low middle income country- a multicenter study.

Background: Stressful patient experiences during the intensive care unit (ICU) stay is associated with reduced satisfaction in High Income Countries (HICs) but has not been explored in Lower and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). This study describes the recalled experiences, stress and satisfaction as perceived by survivors of ICUs in a LMIC.

Methods: This follow-up study was carried out in 32 state ICUs in Sri Lanka between July and December 2015.