This is a pilot study to evaluate the feasibility of a COVID-19 virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) clinic (CoV-PICS). The findings from this study are the first steps in determining the feasibility and potential impact of a telehealth PICS clinic that is able to address the needs of patients with COVID-19 disease and potentially other patients that are unable to attend a brick and mortar clinic and require virtual care.
Other: Medical Record Review - Inpatient Treatment
Patient characteristics, medical history, and information regarding their inpatient treatment from the electronic medical record
Other: Online Questionnaires
Patients will complete online questionnaires related to their physical, cognitive and mental health function and inquire about current treatments. The multiprofessional CoV-PICS clinic practitioners will evaluate their responses and, combined with information obtained during their virtual visits, formulate a suggested treatment plan and needed referrals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years of age or older
- COVID-19 diagnosis with a stay in the ICU.
- A home internet connection or smartphone access, along with the ability to use them
- Missouri resident
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cognitive deficits or dementia prior to hospitalization
- Long-term resident of a skilled nursing facility prior to admission
- Non-English speaking (will not have an interpreter available)
- Hospice or Comfort Care at discharge
- No plans to return to some degree of independent living at the time of discharge
- Pregnant at the time of discharge
- Prisoner at the time of discharge
- Blind
- Deaf
Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Chris Palmer, MD, Principal Investigator
Washington University School of Medicine