The authors reply:.

The document titled "The authors reply" is a response to a letter to the editor regarding the PROSPECT model, which predicts long-term physical, mental, and cognitive problems following critical illness. The authors address concerns about the low estimates of cognitive impairment in ICU survivors and inquire about plans to further refine the instrument through objective neuropsychologic tests. They also ask how clinicians should handle this limitation when discussing the risk of cognitive impairment with patients and families. The authors provide their affiliations and funding sources. The document includes references to related studies on cognitive impairment and post-intensive care syndrome. [Extracted from the article]

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