An exploration of social and economic outcome and associated health-related quality of life after critical illness in general intensive care unit survivors

An exploration of social and economic outcome and associated health-related quality of life after critical illness in general intensive care unit survivors: A 12-month follow-up study. Critical care, May 2013, R:100

Griffiths, J., et al.

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The socio-economic impact of critical illnesses on patients and their families in Europe has yet to be
determined. The aim of this exploratory study was to estimate changes in family circumstances, social and
economic stability, care requirements and access to health services for patients during their first 12 months after ICU discharge.