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Health system approaches to providing posthospital care for survivors of sepsis and critical illness.

Eaton TL, Taylor SP. Health system approaches to providing posthospital care for survivors of sepsis and critical illness. Current opinion in critical care. 2023 Oct 1; 29(5):513-518.

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Abstract:

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In the current review, we highlight developing strategies taken by healthcare systems to improve posthospital outcomes for sepsis and critical illness. RECENT FINDINGS: Multiple studies conducted in the adult population over the last 18?months have advanced current knowledge on postdischarge care after sepsis and critical illness. Effective interventions are complex and multicomponent, targeting the multilevel challenges that survivors face. Health systems can leverage existing care models such as primary care or invest in specialty programs to deliver postdischarge care. Qualitative and implementation science studies provide insights into important contextual factors for program success. Several studies demonstrate successful application of telehealth to improve reach of postdischarge support. Research is beginning to identify subtypes of survivors that may respond to tailored intervention strategies. SUMMARY: Several successful critical illness survivor models of care have been implemented and knowledge about effectiveness, cost, and implementation factors of these strategies is growing. Further innovation is needed in intervention development and evaluation to advance the field.




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