Depression Negatively Impacts Dyadic Quality of Life Following Neuro-ICU Admission: A Prospective Study of Cognitively Intact Patients and Caregivers

ConclusionNeuro-ICU patients ’ and caregivers’ baseline depression has significant negative impacts on their own long-term QoL. Caregivers demonstrate significant negative impacts on patient long-term QoL in domains related to emotional distress and caregiver burden. Early identification of mental health symptoms, especiall y depression, during Neuro-ICU admission may provide an intervention opportunity to improve QoL post-discharge for both dyad members.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research