PICU diaries and parental PTSD symptoms—a pilot randomized controlled trial assessing feasibility and psychological outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Evaluation of PICU Diaries and Their Impact on Parental PTSD Symptoms: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial on Feasibility and Psychological Effects

  • By

  • Franziska Perdereau

  • Felix Neunhoeffer

  • Maria Schweizer

  • Katharina Maier

  • Ute Wagner

  • Johannes Nordmeyer

  • Juliane Engel

  • July 21, 2026

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    Parents of children in PICUs are at increased risk for PTSD, affecting family well-being post-discharge.

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    The pilot RCT included 150 parents, with a 69.8% consent rate and a 95.5% retention rate at six months.

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    12.7% of parents screened positive for suspected PTSD six months after discharge, with higher rates in mothers.

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    The study demonstrated feasibility for integrating PICU diaries into routine care without indications of harm.

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    Preliminary findings suggest a need for further research on the impact of gender and resilience on PTSD outcomes.

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PICU diaries and parental PTSD symptoms—a pilot randomized controlled trial assessing feasibility and psychological outcomes

  • by Franziska Perdereau, Felix Neunhoeffer, Maria Schweizer, Katharina Maier, Ute Wagner, Johannes Nordmeyer, Juliane Engel

  • July 21, 2026

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