Humanizing the ICU Patient: A Qualitative Exploration of Behaviors Experienced by Patients, Caregivers, and ICU Staff.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand how patients and family members experience dehumanizing or humanizing treatment when in the ICU.

Design

Qualitative study included web-based focus groups and open-ended surveys posted to ICU patient/family social media boards. Focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed. Social media responses were collected and organized by stakeholder group. Data underwent qualitative analysis.

Setting

Remote focus groups and online surveys.

Patients

ICU patient survivors, family members, and ICU teams.

Interventions

Not available.

Measurements and main results

Semi-structured questions and open-ended survey responses. We enrolled 40 patients/family members and 31 ICU team members. Focus groups and surveys revealed three primary the

SUBMITTER: Basile MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8208441 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature