Improvement of Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients with Critical Care Illness Positively Impacts Outcomes for Patients and Caregivers

Psychosocial issues in patients and families impact outcomes for patients who have critical illness. In the United States, it has been estimated that $3500 per day is spent on critical care admissions and may account for 13% of hospital costs. Half of all people in the United States may spend time in critical care during their final year of life. There is a new condition arising termed chronic critical illness. Children who spend time in critical care may be at risk for long-term psychosocial disadvantage.
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research