Being between life and death-experiences of COVID-19 survivors 12 to 18 months after being treated in intensive care.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to explore the experiences of care, psychosocial support, and psychosocial wellbeing among patients treated for COVID-19 in intensive care 12 to 18 months after discharge.

Methods

This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 20 adult patients treated for COVID-19 12 to 18 months after being discharged from a university hospital in Sweden. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Findings

The participants were severely affected by COVID-19 both during the hospital stay and afterwards. They experienced overwhelming fears and uncertainties related to their wellbeing and possibility to recover. The care was described chaotic with staff that were stressed; however, the

SUBMITTER: Lundberg T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11382733 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature