Close relatives' perspective of critical illness due to COVID‐19: Keeping in touch at a distance
Anna Nordin,
Åsa Engström,
Ulrica Strömbäck
et al.
Abstract:AimTo elucidate the meaning of being a close relative of a critically ill person cared for in intensive care during the initial phase of the COVID‐19 pandemic.DesignA narrative inquiry design following the COREQ guidelines.MethodsIndividual interviews with fifteen close relatives of patients critically ill with COVID‐19 were analysed using phenomenological hermeneutics.ResultsThe surreal existence of not being allowed to be near was emotionally difficult. While distancing due to restrictions was challenging, p… Show more
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