Abstract
Objective: In this study, the gap is addressed in effective rehabilitation methodologies for preventing sepsis sequelae, utilising a novel, two-way, diagnostically monitored personalised rehabilitation model implemented to enhance quality of life (QoL) among sepsis survivors. Methods: Of the 66 sepsis survivors, post-hospital discharge and who met the inclusion criteria, 30 were eventually allocated into three groups: a control group (Group C, n=10, no rehabilitation), and two intervention groups undergoing three-month, diagnostically monitored rehabilitation programmes. Group E (n=10) received personalised aerobic and functional training, while Group H (n=10) underwent intermittent hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a novel rehabilitative treatment alternative. QoL was evaluated at hospital discharge and again after three months using the newly developed “Life After Sepsis Survey” (LAS-survey). Results: After three months, statistically significant (p<0.05) improvement was observed in QoL among sepsis survivors from both intervention groups concerning the significant parts of the assessed physiologic, physical, and psychological functions. Conclusions: The personalised, patient-centric, and supportive approach significantly improved QoL among sepsis survivors, allowing to highlight the potential effectiveness of this rehabilitation model. The LAS-survey proved to be a practical assessment tool and, currently, stands as a uniquely suitable measure for evaluating sepsis rehabilitation outcomes. Trial registration: ACTRN12618000347268, U1111-1210-6110.
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