Patient and family experiences of early cognitive rehabilitation in critical illness: A qualitative study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical, mental and cognitive impairments are known severe adverse outcomes in critically ill patients who have beenadmitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). Early rehabilitation interventions such as lighter sedation and increased mobilization have improved patient outcomes, but evidence for early cognitive rehabilitation is sparse.

Aim

The study aims to describe the experiences of ICU survivors and their families regarding early cognitive stimulation as part of rehabilitation during and after ICU admission.

Design

Our study has a qualitative, descriptive design using individual and dyad interviews as well as focus groups with ICU survivors and their families.

Methods

Eligible participants are adult ICU survivors and families who are able to recall

SUBMITTER: Collet MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880795 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature