Follow-up care after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A pilot study of survivors and families' experiences and recommendations.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Cognitive and physical difficulties are common in survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA); both survivors and close family members are also at risk of developing mood disorders. In the UK, dedicated follow-up pathways for OHCA survivors and their family are lacking. A cohort of survivors and family members were surveyed regarding their experience of post-discharge care and their recommended improvements.

Method

123 OHCA survivors and 39 family members completed questionnaires during an educational event or later online. Questions addressed both the actual follow-up offered and the perceived requirements for optimal follow-up from the patient and family perspective, including consideration of timing, professionals involved, involvement of

SUBMITTER: Mion M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8342775 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature