Evaluating Early Psychiatric Support to Prevent PTSD Following ICU Hospitalization for Sepsis

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of an early psychiatric intervention on preventing post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD in patients who were hospitalized in intensive care units ICU due to sepsis. Many ICU survivors face long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological problems known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome PICS, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Patients recovering from sepsis are at particularly high risk, but most medical centers currently lack structured screening and early intervention models to address these issues. The study compares two groups one receiving an early psychiatric intervention after ICU discharge, which includes a 45-minute psychiatric interview, and another group receiving no intervention. The goal is to evaluate how feasible and effective this early intervention model is in identifying and supporting patients at risk for PTSD and related symptoms following severe illness and ICU stay. Participants will be monitored for 30 days after discharge, with assessments measuring PTSD risk using the PCL-5 scale, as well as depression risk and general well-being. The study tracks these outcomes to understand if early psychiatric support can improve recovery and quality of life. Safety and secondary psychological outcomes will also be observed during this period, with total participation lasting about one month.

The Effect of Early Intervention on the Incidence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Intensive Care Hospitalization Due to Sepsis