Post-ICU’s Partners

“I think the diary should be seen primarily as a tool not only for the patient but also, or even mainly, for their family. Because what I see at the aftercare clinic is that families often experience the ICU admission of their loved one as a trauma as well.
With the Post-ICU diary, they can journal about what has happened, as a way to process it.”

"We have been using the digital diary for quite some time now. Several colleagues found it lovely to work with. The aspect that stands out the most is the contact with the families. We get to read about the nice things as well as the not-so-nice things from them. It makes communication much easier because I can refer back to it. That's how I approach it when I read that people are struggling with something: I address it later."

"In aftercare, we often hear that the Post-ICU diary is a valuable addition in preventing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome symptoms. With the diary, patients and families can review everything that happened, and the photos provide a clear image of how someone looked in the ICU. It visually portrays what actually took place. We consider the ICU diary to be a valuable addition to the care we provide for our patients."

"The Post-ICU diary is aligned to what our mission is, because it does support the patient’s recovery, experience, preferences and needs during their stay within the ICU, but also connects and supports important supporting pieces like family, visitors and staff as well.”