Anxiety and Depression in Relatives of Critically Ill Patients: Spouses Versus Other Close Relatives

Evaluation of the Impact of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Relatives of Critically Ill Patients: Spouses Versus Other Close Relatives

The main objective of this study is to compare the rate of reported anxiety / depression (HADS >= 8) among spouses and other family members in ICU patients.

The secondary objectives of this study are:

• to assess symptoms of anxiety (HADS ≥ 8) and depression (HADS ≥ 8) among relatives of ICU patients three months after discharge

• to assess what relatives felt vis-à-vis the information process

• describe the number and duration of interviews with participants

• to compare variables between the groups "spouses" and "other relatives".

  • satisfaction
  • number and duration of interviews
  • HADS questionnaire
  • The scale Edmunton
  • an internal questionnaire
  • IES-R score
  • level of mental well-being: WEMWBS

• to describe the completeness of the study

• to test the hypothesis that the development of symptoms related to physical manifestations of anxiety and depression predicts the development of post-traumatic stress at 3 months.

• to assess the impact of the various forms of stress during hospitalization.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The relative must have given his/her informed and signed consent
• The relative must be insured or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
• The relative must be available for 3 months of follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

• The relative is under judicial protection, under tutorship or curatorship
• The relative refuses to sign the consent
• It is impossible to correctly inform the relative