How do sepsis survivors experience life after sepsis? A Danish qualitative study exploring factors of importance.

Camilla Schade Skov Christina ØstervangMikkel BrabrandAnnmarie Touborg LassenDorthe Susanne Nielsen

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Sepsis survivors' experiences appeared to overlap regardless of ICU admission or treatment at the general ward. Identifying patients with sepsis-related decline is important to understand and support overall patient processes and necessary in meeting specific needs of these patients after hospital discharge.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
septic shock
acute kidney injury
end stage renal disease
young adults
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mental health
prognostic factors
mechanical ventilation
replacement therapy