A qualitative analysis of psychosocial needs and support impacts in families affected by young sudden cardiac death: The role of community and peer support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young sudden cardiac death (YSCD), often occurring in previously healthy individuals, is a tragic event with devastating impact on affected families, who are at heightened risk of posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief and may themselves be at risk of YSCD. Previous research suggests that surviving family members' psychosocial support needs are often unmet.

Purpose

This study sought to identify how YSCD-affected families experience dedicated community and peer support in light of their psychosocial support needs.

Methods

The study used a qualitative design, employing a thematic analysis of focus group and interview data. Three focus groups and five individual interviews were conducted with affected family members (N = 19). The sample was drawn from

SUBMITTER: Steffen EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7817993 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature