Conclusion
posttraumatic symptoms
Clinicians face substantial challenges to deliver evidence-based therapy for treating PICS on a sustainable basis. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies will not only be needed within the ICU setting but also within primary care settings. This is particularly relevant for posttraumatic symptoms which often occur delayed after ICU discharge. Being well accepted from the patient's perspective, it should be considered how NET can be integrated into standard care. At the same time, it has to be considered how severely affected patients could be referred to specialized settings in a structured manner, in terms of a stepped care approach.