How do sepsis survivors experience life after sepsis? A Danish qualitative study exploring factors of importance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sepsis is a condition associated with high mortality and morbidity, and survivors often experience physical and psychological decline. Previous research has primarily focused on sepsis survivors discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to explore and understand the consequences of sepsis experienced by sepsis survivors in general.

Design

A qualitative study inspired by a phenomenological hermeneutical approach was conducted. Data were analysed using systematic text condensation.

Setting

Patients with sepsis were identified on admission to the emergency department and invited to an interview 3 months after discharge.

Participants

Sixteen sepsis survivors were purposively sampled and interviewed. Among these survivors, one patient was adm

SUBMITTER: Schade Skov C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868268 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature