Reported impact and protective factors of the care partner role during persistent critical illness: a content analysis

• Main Authors: Laura Istanboulian (Author), Anthony J. Gilding (Author), Lorrie Hamilton (Author), Tasneem Master (Author), Sarah Bingler (Author), Karen Soldatic (Author), Kelly M. Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Patients with persistent critical illness experience prolonged multi-system morbidity, functional impairments, and chronic conditions. As a result, these patients have prolonged intensive care unit admissions. If discharged, they return home with long-term medical dependencies. C...