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Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the ICU of an academic tertiary-level hospital in Milan (Italy) from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. Adult survivors were enrolled, and HRQoL was assessed using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire. Functional status at ICU discharge was evaluated using the Manchester Mobility Score and Barthel Index. This study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Results: Among 3144 ICU admissions, 52 survivors were enrolled. At ICU discharge, functional status was markedly impaired: only 15 patients (28.9%) were able to stand upright according to the Manchester Mobility Score, and none achieved even moderate levels of independence. At one year, 47 patients (90.4%) completed the follow-up, and 15 of them (31.9%) continued to report moderate-to-severe mobility limitations. The mean EQ-5D index value was 0.75 (SD 0.27), representing a significant reduction compared with Italian population norms (p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: ICU survivors who developed heel pressure ulcers exhibit reduced HRQoL at one year after discharge. 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