ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
The relationship between pain, anxiety and depression in patients with post-intensive care syndrome
Authors' conclusion
Pain, anxiety and depression are highly correlated in survivors of critical illness.
Study context
- Population
- Survivors of critical illness recovering after ICU (3 distinct cohorts, multiple time points)analysed
- Participants
- 414 survivors
- Primary endpoint
- Relationship between pain, anxiety and depression across the recovery trajectory
Methodological detailsstructural equation modelling
- Structural equation modelling
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Association of pain with anxiety and depression
Path coefficients, pain–depression covariance (range; p < 0.01)
0.39 to 0.72
Path coefficients, pain–anxiety covariance (range; p < 0.01)
0.39 to 0.65
Original publication
The relationship between pain, anxiety and depression in patients with post-intensive care syndrome. J Crit Care. Published 23 June 2023. doi:10.
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