Embracing the new vulnerable self: A grounded theory approach on critical care survivors’ post-intensive care syndrome
| Autor: | Yeon Jin Jeong, Jiyeon Kang |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Adult
Male Research design Coping (psychology) Critical Illness Family support Critical Care Nursing Grounded theory law.invention Interviews as Topic Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Nursing law Intensive care Adaptation Psychological Republic of Korea Humans Medicine Survivors 030212 general & internal medicine Aged Aged 80 and over business.industry 030208 emergency & critical care medicine Syndrome Middle Aged Intensive care unit Patient Discharge Post-intensive care syndrome Intensive Care Units Female Self Report business Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Intensive and Critical Care Nursing. 49:44-50 |
| ISSN: | 0964-3397 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.iccn.2018.08.004 |
| Popis: | Objectives This study explored critical care survivors’ experience of post-intensive care syndrome. Research design and setting This qualitative study employed a classic grounded theory approach with 13 survivors after intensive care unit treatment. Main outcome measures Data were collected through one-to-one in-depth interviews. Open, axial and selective coding were performed based on interview transcripts, field notes, and memos. Findings The analysis of survivors’ experience with post-intensive care syndrome led to the ‘embracing the new vulnerable self’ theory. After discharge from the intensive care, survivors became physically, psychologically, cognitively and socially vulnerable. The survivors were struggling for recovery; they faced new crises and some were devastated. However, their internal and external resources helped them recover. Through coping processes, survivors gained a new perspective on normality. Conclusion These results contribute to understanding the post-intensive care syndrome phenomenon and coping process of critical care survivors. This syndromes is a multidimensional phenomenon and the recovery process is a continuum. An integrated rehabilitation program that extends beyond utilising family support requires development. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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