Sepsis Survivors’ Functional Recovery and Symptom Experience Following Intensive Care Unit Hospitalization

Findings reveal trends in mobility recovery and symptom experience post-hospitalization, which are important considerations post-ICU sepsis hospitalization. This study reinforces the need to promote early mobilization of patients during hospitalization and work with patients to develop strategies for mobility recovery post-hospitalization, as part of a comprehensive plan which integrates a client's medical, behavioral, social, psychological, functional, and other needs. The authors encourage assessment of common symptoms, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, and sleep disturbance, experienced by sepsis survivors during and post-hospitalization. As a result, case managers will be better positioned to implement evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and reduce symptom burden and improve outcomes. Evidence-based interventions should include those that are centered on client's functional and symptom-related needs, preferences, safe mobility, and facilitate awareness of and connections with community supports and resources.