We designed a pre-post intervention study, the groups were non-randomly allocated.~The study is implementation in 10 Chilean hospitals, admitting 350 patients.~Pre-intervention: The practices of each ICU will be maintained, until the moment that according to randomization corresponds the beginning of the intervention, in each center.~Post-intervention: EICS to facilitate communication between the family, patient and health team, through written material, via the web (tablet and webmaster) and by telephone.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of an early and integral communication strategy (EICS) versus standard care, on the rate of depressive symptoms at 3 months after discharge from the ICU, in patients with severe Covid-19, their family members and health personnel.~Evaluating the rate of depressive symptoms at 3 months after discharge from the ICU, with a) Hospital Anxiety and Depression, b) Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (S)