eISSN 2097-6046
ISSN 2096-7446
CN 10-1655/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
Sponsor:Chinese Nursing Association

Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (4): 508-512.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.04.021

• Review • Previous Articles    

Advances in post-ICU clinic-based rehabilitation interventions for patients with post-intensive care syndrome

FANG Jiaqi1(), YU Haiping2,*(), LI Ke3, LIU Xiaoli4, ZHOU Enying5   

  1. 1 School of MedicineTongji UniversityShanghai 200331, China
    2 Nursing DepartmentEast Hospital Affiliated to Tongji UniversityShanghai 200120, China
    3 Department of CardiologyEast Hospital Affiliated to Tongji UniversityShanghai 200120, China
    4 Nursing Department of Shanghai Prison General HospitalShanghai 200000, China
    5 Department of Internal MedicineShanghai Prison General HospitalShanghai 200000, China
  • Received:2025-05-17 Online:2026-04-10 Published:2026-04-02
  • Contact: YU Haiping E-mail:fangjq2024@163.com;pingping670@sina.com

Abstract:

Persistent health issues stemming from post-intensive care syndrome(PICS) compromise the quality of life for patients and their families,imposing a substantial burden. As an emerging care model,post-ICU clinics provide systematic functional assessments and stepped interventions for ICU survivors. This review synthesizes evidence on clinic-based rehabilitation practices and development pathway,demonstrating that multidisciplinary collaboration,family-centered empowerment,and digital health technologies significantly enhance functional recovery rates and reduce readmission risks. To address challenges—including resource constraints,low participation,lack of standardized protocols,and digital disparities—evidence-based solutions and future directions are proposed,advancing the shift in critical care medicine from life-saving to functional restoration.

Key words: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome, Post-ICU Clinic, Multidisciplinary Collaborative, Implementation Barriers, Review Literature as Topic