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Psychological distress in relatives of critically ill patients: Risk and protective factors
M Desamparados Bernat-adellBeatriz Gil-juliáEladio Collado-boiraRafael Ballester-arnalMaría Pilar Molés Juliosubject
050103 clinical psychologymedicine.medical_specialtyfamilyCritical Illness050109 social psychologyAnxietycritical health psychologyPsychological Distresslaw.inventionpsychological distressEmotional distresslawprotective factorsMedicineHumansrisk factors0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesFamilyPsychiatryApplied Psychologybusiness.industryCritically illDepression05 social sciencesPsychological distressProtective FactorsIntensive care unitFemalebusinessStress Psychologicalhospitalizationdescription
The admission to an intensive care unit can result in a significant burden of emotional distress in the family. This study analyzes the psychological distress of 89 relatives of intensive care unit patients and the potential risk/protective factors for such distress. Families show high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Regarding risk factors, having steady partner, being a woman, and being a mother are associated with increased risk of anxiety, depression, and stress. Contrarily, being younger and having higher educational level are associated with reduced anxiety and stress. Influencing these trends could change positively the suffering course experienced by relatives and intensive care unit patients indirectly.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-23 |