Patients' perspectives of recovery after COVID-19 critical illness: An interview study.

Suzanne BenchHelen CherryMatthew HodsonAlison JamesNicola McGuinnessGaby ParkerNicola Thomas

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2022)

Understanding survivors' perspectives of rehabilitation needs following COVID-19 critical illness is vital to delivery of safe, high-quality care. To optimize chances of effective recovery, survivors desire a specialist, co-ordinated and personalized recovery pathway, which reflects humanized care. This should be considered when planning future service provisions.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
healthcare
palliative care
sars cov
end stage renal disease
young adults
ejection fraction
quality improvement
newly diagnosed
mental health
prognostic factors
pain management
patient reported