Telehealth-enhanced Patient-oriented Recovery Trajectory After Intensive Care
Vanderbilt University
Summary
Intact cognitive skills are necessary for independent living, going to work, and managing finances, and any loss of cognitive skills places a burden on society akin to what is seen with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. The TelePORT Study (Telehealth-Enhanced Patient-Oriented Recovery Trajectories after Intensive Care) is the first post-intensive care syndrome longitudinal long-term cognitive impairment intervention study. The societal effect from long-term cognitive impairment after critical illness is great as many of these patients are employable adults or functional retirees.
Description
Up to 80% of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors experience cognitive, physical, mental, and socioeconomic impairments, known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), that can last months to years following critical illness and lead to significant reductions in quality of life. Among historical cohorts of acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis survivors, as many as 80% demonstrate PICS-related acquired dementia. Likewise, in a broad group of ICU survivors in all adult age groups, 33% to 50% have acquired dementia. ICU Recovery Clinics (ICU-RC) are a feasible and promising intervention t…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 45+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (age ≥45) * Admitted to a medical or surgical ICU * Treated for ARF (with mechanical ventilation) and/or septic shock (with vasopressors) Exclusion Criteria: * hospice care at discharge or not expected to survive 6 months * no access to a computer or electronic device (e.g., tablet, smart phone) with cellular or WiFi connection for a telemedicine clinic visit * substance abuse or psych disorder that prevents independent living * inability to speak English * severe dementia preventing independent living prior to index hospitalization
Interventions
- BehavioralTelemedicine ICU Recovery Clinic Visit
Multidisciplinary clinic visit that encompasses a medical examination, medication management, neuropsychological exam with focused psychotherapy, case management, and patient-centered consultation.
Locations (2)
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbus, Ohio
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Tennessee