In response to the many challenges faced by ICU survivors today, there has been an increasing need to relieve this burden. Despite that many clinical trials have been implemented to find new strategies, post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is still a common possibility for both patients and families.

A recent study has identified key enablers and barriers faced by hospitals and patients when implementing ICU follow-up clinics and peer support groups.

The study aimed to help identify ways in which better care coordination can be provided for critical care survivors.

In two collaboratives, researchers conducted a qualitative inquiry involving clinicians from 23 different sites, across three different continents.

To organize and analyse this data, a Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) was used.

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