Family members of patients in the ICU for COVID-19 were more likely to have PTSD symptoms than those of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome from another illness, researchers said.
Family member symptoms of PTSD at 90 days after ICU discharge were measured by the Impact of Events Scale-Revised score and symptoms of anxiety andThe researchers used multivariable logistic regression models to determine the association between the COVID-19 status and outcomes.
They found PTSD in 35% of family members related to patients with COVID-19 ARDS, compared with 19% for any other cases of respiratory issues. Symptoms of anxiety and depression were also higher among family members of patients with COVID-19 ARDS. Study limitations, according to the authors, include that the patients were admitted early on in the pandemic, that the results may not apply to ICUs that do not place a strong focus on family care, that participating hospitals are in France, that not all patients may have met the strict consensus criteria for ARDS, and that ICU clinical staff did not participate in the study.
Lastly, they pointed out that perceived social support during the ICU stay was an important factor associated with family outcomes, citing a survey of nearly 900 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in China that found poorer perceived social support was associated with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Social support is the subjective perception of the extent to which family, friends and other network members are available and helpful.Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap.
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