ICU-recovery in Scandinavia: A comparative study of intensive care follow-up in Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Egerod, Ingrid; Risom, Signe Stelling; Thomsen, Thordis; Storli, Sissel Lisa; Eskerud, Ragne Sannes; Holme, Anny Norlemann; Samuelson, Karin

doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2012.10.005

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“…Som regel er det opp til den enkelte sykepleieren å vurdere om og når de skal starte opp med dagbok (21,22). Primaermålgruppen for dagbok er pasienter som behandles med respirator over lengre tid.…”

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“…The overall aim of these follow-up sessions is to allow patients and their relatives the opportunity to express their experiences and problems, and if needed to refer these individuals to other healthcare professionals (Egerod et al,2013;Pattison et al, 2007;Samuelson and Corrigan, 2009). These follow-up sessions, commonly consist of three steps.…”

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“…Therefore, the use of follow-up sessions may assist with dispelling some of these unpleasant memories, and/or reinforcing some of the more pleasant memories patients may have. ICU patients are commonly offered an opportunity to attend a follow-up session before they are discharged from hospital (Egerod et al, 2013). ICU staff visit the patient following discharge from the ICU to provide both verbal and written information about the proposed follow-up session (Egerod et al, 2013;Samuelsson and Corrigan, 2009).…”

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“…ICU patients are commonly offered an opportunity to attend a follow-up session before they are discharged from hospital (Egerod et al, 2013). ICU staff visit the patient following discharge from the ICU to provide both verbal and written information about the proposed follow-up session (Egerod et al, 2013;Samuelsson and Corrigan, 2009). These follow-up sessions offer an opportunity to give realistic and honest information that can assist in attempting to explain the patient's experiences.…”

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“…There is clear evidence that follow-up sessions have many benefits for the patient, as well as their relatives, and staff who provide care to these patients (Cutler et al, 2003;Rattray et al, 2010;Samuelson and Corrigan, 2009). With the aim of improving care for future intensive care patients, the nurses responsible for these follow-up sessions should provide their colleagues feedback based on what has been highlighted and observed in the follow-up sessions (Cutler et al, 2003;Egerod et al, 2013;Samuelson and Corrigan, 2009). …”

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The experiences of ICU patients during follow-up sessions – A qualitative study

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Conlon

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Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

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The manuscript has a total of 5174 words Key Words: content analysis, follow-up, intensive care, memories Conflict of interestThe authors have no conflict of interest. Funding/SponsorshipThis research was supported by grants from the Local Research and Development Council, Jönköping County, Sweden. AbstractObjective: Evidence supports the recommendation for follow-up session(s) for patients after discharge from an intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of these follow-up sessions is to allow patients to express and discuss their experiences and problems following their time in an ICU.To optimize the knowledge gained from the follow-up session experience, it is necessary to describe how patients experience these sessions. The aim of this study was to describe how ICU-patients, experience a follow-up session.Design/setting: This study adopted a qualitative design utilizing semi-structured interviews, and which examined the experiences of seven men and five women. Qualitative content analysis was utilized.Findings: The participants stated that the information gained from these sessions, which had previously seemed unclear to some of them, was, on the whole, now clarified and confirmed.A discernible difference was found between participants who were cared for at general ward and those who were cared for at a rehabilitation ward and also were offered a meeting with a counselor, following discharge their from the ICU. The findings also indicated that participants who were not offered psychosocial support showed a greater need for a follow-up session.Conclusion: This study has highlighted the need for increasing collaboration between intensive care staff and staff in other units to provide support to this patient group in order to reduce their suffering post intensive care experience.

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