Prevalence and incidence of post-intensive care syndrome among intensive care unit survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Post-intensive care syndrome shows a notable prevalence and incidence among ICU survivors, requiring urgent attention.
• Findings suggest that early detection of at-risk individuals is crucial for effective intervention against impairments.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis conducted to gather comprehensive data on PICS incidence in ICU survivors.
• These results underline the importance of developing evidence-based approaches to monitor post-intensive care syndrome.