آسیب شدید روانشناختی در بیماران مبتلا به بیماری: دیدگاه بیمار و خانواده

Fear, hallucinations, and the inability to communicate, are identified as central contributors to psychological stress during an ICU stay; the presence of family, and physician's attention are categorized as important mitigating factors. Patients and families identified several practical recommendations which may help assuage the psychological burden of the ICU stay.