Factors Affecting Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers often experience psychological distress during a critical care hospitalization, potentially compromising their ability to function effectively in a supportive role. A better understanding of the sources of family caregiver distress is needed to inform strategies to mitigate its development and impact.

Objective

To explore sources of family caregiver psychological distress during a critical care hospitalization and how caregivers' experiences may differ by their anxiety level.

Methods

Forty adult family members of patients receiving mechanical ventilation for more than 72 hours in 2 intensive care units at an academic medical center were interviewed. A qualitative directed content analysis was done. Experiences were compared by anxiety leve

SUBMITTER: Blok AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10066878 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature