Promoting Functional Recovery in Critically Ill Children

Over two-thirds of pediatric critical illness survivors will experience functional impairments that persist after discharge, that is, post –intensive care syndrome in pediatrics (PICS-p). Risk factors include child and family characteristics, invasive procedures, and social determinants of health. Approaches to remediate PICS-p include early rehabilitation, minimizing sedation, psychosocial resources for caregivers, delivery of famil y-centered care, and longitudinal screening for PICS-p. Challenges include feasible and validated approaches to screening, and resources and coordination for multidisciplinary care. Next steps should include resources to identify and address adverse social determinants of health and examination of t reatment efficacy and implementation equity.
Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research