Qualitative study of the consequences of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis: the experiences of family members.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the experiences of family members of patients who died or survived following a diagnosis of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT).

Design

A semistructured qualitative study, conducted via Zoom.

Setting

Participants discussed their experiences during hospitalisation and following discharge.

Participants

Sixteen family members of patients with VITT (survivors=11; bereaved=5), recruited via a Facebook support group and advertising on Twitter.

Results

Analysis identified two themes common to both groups of participants: the stress of hospitalisation and the experience of multiple losses. A third theme, living with VITT, was unique to the survivor group and a fourth, battling against the system, was predominantly

SUBMITTER: Bennett P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10729125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature