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March 24, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being2 citationsOpen Access

Beyond the ICU: family resilience and emotional turmoil after intensive care – a qualitative study

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JLJenny LönnkvistTLTina LundbergEÅEva Åkerman

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the psychological impact on families after a loved one undergoes intensive care.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with families affected by ICU stays.
  • Analyzed responses to identify common themes of emotional distress.
  • Evaluated perceptions of communication and support received post-ICU.
  • Families reported significant psychological distress following intensive care.
  • Highlighted the importance of structured family-centered practices for emotional recovery.
  • Identified a need for better communication and proactive support from healthcare providers.

Abstract

Families experienced significant psychological distress and long-lasting effects. The findings underline the need for improved communication, proactive support, and structured family-centred practices to address both immediate and long-term needs. Healthcare systems should implement strategies such as clear communication plans, follow-up counselling, support groups to reduce families' emotional burden and improve well-being.

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Lönnkvist et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c2294caeb5a845df0d399fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2647085
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