Emotional Experiences and Coping Strategies of Family Members of Critically Ill Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Two out of three family members experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, or anxiety lasting for months after the ICU stay. Interventions aimed at mitigating these symptoms have been unsuccessful.

Research question

To understand the emotional experiences of family members of critically ill patients and to identify coping strategies used by family members during the ICU stay.

Study design

and Methods: As part of a mixed methods study to understand sources of distress among ICU family members, semistructured interviews were conducted with ICU family members. Family members completed surveys at the time of interview and at 90 days to assess for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress.

Results

Semistructured interviews an

SUBMITTER: Harlan EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7545490 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature