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Exploring patients' experiences of a nurse-led follow-up service after critical care
Natalie Pattison1, Shelley Dolan
1The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
Aim:
To explore the impact of critical care experiences on patients' long-term health.
Method:
This was a mixed-method interview and questionnaire study that involved patients in the design. Patients were interviewed at different times up to 12 months after critical care discharge.
Results:
Thirty-seven interviews were carried out with 28 patients. Themes included: rehabilitation from critical care; memories; uncertainty and fear; and empathy; with reassurance as a core theme. Psychological implications need to be considered and nurses' sensitivity and preventative care can help patients deal with the stress and aftermath of critical care.
Conclusion:
Follow-up services, such as the nurse-led service described here, are important in supporting patients.
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