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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2024; 13(2): 90428
Published online Jun 9, 2024. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i2.90428
Increasing role of post-intensive care syndrome in quality of life of intensive care unit survivors
Irini Patsaki, Stavros Dimopoulos
Irini Patsaki, Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attika, Athens 12243, Greece
Stavros Dimopoulos, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, Athens 17674, Greece
Author contributions: Dimopoulos S and Patsaki I contributed to this paper; Dimopoulos S designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Patsaki I contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Both authors contributed to the writing, editing of the manuscript, and review of literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Stavros Dimopoulos, MD, PhD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Director, Doctor, Senior Researcher, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, 356 L. A. Syggrou, Athens 17674, Greece. stdimop@gmail.com
Received: December 3, 2023
Peer-review started: December 3, 2023
First decision: February 3, 2024
Revised: February 11, 2024
Accepted: March 26, 2024
Article in press: March 26, 2024
Published online: June 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: An early multidisciplinary approach is the key element form minimizing the incidence of post-intensive care syndrome and its consequences in health related quality of life of both survivors and their families. Step-by-step early assessment of physical, mental and cognitive impairment will assist in designing a personalized rehabilitation program from within the intensive care unit.