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October 2, 2025

Critical illness and recovery-learning from the shared experience of survivors and their families: A qualitative study.

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CLCeri LynchCDCheney DrewSGSarah Gil

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals key recovery themes from patient and family perspectives, indicating the need for holistic support.

Key Points

  • Participants identified fear, helplessness, and frustration as key themes from their recovery journeys.
  • Thirty-four individuals participated in focus groups, with 28 sharing insights on recovery after critical illness.
  • Data was analyzed using reflexive thematic coding to uncover significant experiences and recommendations for rehabilitation.
  • Findings highlight the necessity for ongoing holistic support for patients and families affected by critical care.

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Lynch et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5d9383cbc991d0a1ff20https://doi.org/10.1177/17511437251372020
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