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Two out of three family members experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, or anxiety lasting for months after the ICU stay. Interventions aimed at mitigating these symptoms have been unsuccessful. ⋯ This study emphasizes similarities in emotions but diversity in coping strategies used by family members in the ICU. Understanding the relationship between ICU experiences, emotional responses, and long-term psychological outcomes may guide targeted interventions to improve mental health outcomes of ICU family members.
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Black smokers have earlier development of lung disease as well as poorer sleep health than whites. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov; No.: NCT03534076; URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov.