CoV-PICS: A Virtual Post-ICU Clinic

COVID-19 Virtual Post Intensive Care Syndrome (CoV-PICS) Clinic: Modern, Convenient and Practical Recovery Care

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.

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