Health status and quality of life of survivors of extra corporeal membrane oxygenation: a cross-sectional study.

Fong-Tzu HsiehGuey-Shiun HuangWen-Je KoMeei-Fang Lou

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2016)

Social participation was a common factor influencing quality of life. Examining health status and quality of life of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation survivors can help nurses determine interventions for effectively improving health-related quality of life.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
physical activity
acute respiratory distress syndrome
young adults
mental health
healthcare
respiratory failure
risk factors
mechanical ventilation
blood flow