Post-hospital recovery trajectories of family members of critically ill COVID-19 survivors: an international qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The immediate impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) visiting restrictions for family members has been well-documented. However, the longer-term trajectory, including mechanisms for support, is less well-known. To address this knowledge gap, we aimed to explore the post-hospital recovery trajectory of family members of patients hospitalised with a critical care COVID-19 admission. We also sought to understand any differences across international contexts.

Methods

We undertook semi-structured interviews with family members of patients who had survived a COVID-19 critical care admission. Family members were recruited from Spain and the United Kingdom (UK) and telephone interviews were undertaken. Interviews were analysed using a thematic content analysis.

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SUBMITTER: McPeake J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10556116 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature