Table 2

Linear mixed model for covariates at T0 or T1, as an interaction between covariate and time (1, 3 and 12 months), for the recovery of participation levels

Estimate (95% CI)P value
Baseline characteristics
 Age−0.03 (–0.08 to 0.02)0.29
 Sex0.72 (–0.32 to 1.76)0.17
 Number of comorbidities0.04 (–0.34 to 0.42)0.83
 Duration of inpatient rehabilitation0.03 (–0.00 to 0.06)0.07
 Coping style (UPCC)−2.39 (–4.20 to –0.06)0.01*
ICU-stay specific parameters
 Length of ICU stay0.02 (–0.01 to 0.06)0.21
 Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation0.02 (–0.02 to 0.05)0.37
 ICU-acquired weakness−0.23 (–1.31 to 0.85)0.67
Physical examination
 Muscle strength
 Mean muscle force (HHD)−0.02 (–0.06 to 0.01)0.18
 6MWT−0.00 (–0.01 to 0.01)0.65
 Pulmonary function
 FEV1−0.02 (–0.06 to 0.01)0.16
 FVC−0.03 (–0.06 to 0.00)0.07
 FEV1/FVC ratio0.04 (–0.02 to 0.09)0.24
Self-administered questionnaires
 Breathlessness (MRC)0.60 (0.23 to 0.97)<0.01*
 Pain (NRS)−0.03 (–0.28 to 0.23)0.84
 Fatigue (MFI)0.07 (0.03 to 0.09)<0.01*
 Perceived limitations in daily life (PROMIS 8b)−0.11 (–0.12 to –0.05)<0.01*
 Anxiety (HADS-anxiety)0.17 (0.02 to 0.31)0.03*
 Depression (HADS depression)0.19 (0.07 to 0.31)<0.01*
 Post-traumatic stress (GPS-PTSD-5)0.24 (–0.21 to 0.70)0.3
 Cognitive impairments (CLC-IC)0.09 (–0.07 to 0.24)0.27
  • *p<0.05.

  • CLC-IC, Checklist for Cognitive Consequences after an ICU-admission; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; GPS, The Global Psychotrauma Screen—Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; HADS, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HHD, handheld dynamometer; ICU, intensive care unit; MFI, Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory; 6MWT, 6-minute walking test; NRS, Numerical Rating Scale; UPCC, Utrecht Proactive Coping Scale.