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Surviving a critical illness through mutually being there with each other: a grounded theory study
1Rm GH515, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China. hsvicoch@inet.polyu.edu.hk
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|October 22, 2011
Summary
Critically ill patients and their main family carers (MFC) mutually support each other during recovery, navigating challenges through shared presence, coping, and self-reliance. This dynamic interaction is key to surviving critical illness.
Area of Science:
- Critical care nursing
- Qualitative research
- Grounded theory
Background:
- Informal support and care are crucial for critically ill patients.
- Understanding the patient-family carer dynamic is vital for recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze critically ill patients' perceptions of informal support from their main family carer (MFC).
- Examine the reciprocal impact of patient and MFC support during hospitalization and post-discharge.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach used in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and community setting.
- Qualitative data collected via participant observation and interviews.
- Constant comparative analysis employed until theoretical saturation.
Main Results:
- A substantive theory emerged, detailing patient-MFC interactions during recovery.
- Key components include 'being there with,' 'coping,' and 'self-relying.'
- The core process identified is 'surviving critical illness through mutually being there with each other.'
Conclusions:
- The developed theory highlights the reciprocal nature of patient-MFC support in critical illness recovery.
- Recommendations for future research and nursing practice in informal care are proposed.
- Emphasizes the importance of mutual presence and support for both patients and MFCs.
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