Household Income Decline and Job Loss Among Survivors of Critical Illness: A Nationwide Cohort Study
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The authors aimed to assess the socioeconomic consequences of critical illness by examining changes in household income and employment status among ICU survivors in South Korea. Their findings revealed a significant decline in income for the overall cohort, with the highest income quartile experiencing the most severe financial polarization, while lower income groups showed relative stability due to safety net transitions. The study highlights the need for policies that provide financial protection and vocational rehabilitation for ICU survivors to mitigate these socioeconomic impacts.
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