DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i04.031

Pages: 1374-1379

When patients are admitted in ICU, psychological problem such as depression, anxiety, stress, etc. are commonly seen and that affects the outcome of the patient. To assess these symptoms we used the DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale-Short version). Psychological problems was commonly seen when patient was admitted in ICU for more than 4 days decreasing their HRQOL (health related quality of life). There was altered sleep pattern & sleep quality in ICU patients which was the reason to have psychological problem. The study was done on 100 patients who had an ICU stay of more than 4 day between 18-60 years. The results showed increased levels of depression and anxiety as compared to stress level. Patients showed moderate depression and extreme severely anxiety who stayed in ICU. Various factors could influence the psychological wellbeing of the patient, including the hospital environment, care givers, presence of family members nearby apart from the seriousness of illness, apprehensions about possibility of death.