An analysis of the factors affecting quality of life following intensive care unit admission

Patients who survive critical illness often have a reduced quality of life. This is a complex issue which
encompasses physical health needs and rehabilitation, psychological wellbeing, sleep, and social
health including return-to-work. The project will use questionnaires to assess the quality of life of a
large number of patients who have been admitted to an intensive care unit, and attempt to
determine which factors are predictive of quality of life after discharge. It will also compare patients
with different comorbidities and types of critical illness.