The sepsis journey and where digital alerts can help: a qualitative, interview study with survivors and family members in England.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The fight against sepsis is an ongoing healthcare challenge, where digital tools are increasingly used with some promising results. The experience of survivors and their family members can help optimize digital alerts for sepsis/deterioration. This study pairs the experiences of survivors of their sepsis journey and family members with their knowledge and views on the role of digital alerts.

Methods

A qualitative study with online, semi-structured interviews and focus groups with sepsis survivors and family members in England. Data were analyzed inductively using thematic analysis.

Results

We included 11 survivors, and 5 family members recruited via sepsis charities and other social media, for a total of 15 sepsis cases. Identified categories correspond t

SUBMITTER: Lazzarino R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995637 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature