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Surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was experienced by 11 participants over 12 months as striving to regain their usual self and getting a second chance at life.
Surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest involves a complex emotional journey during the first year, highlighting the need for psychological support as patients strive to regain their usual selves.
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May support psychological follow-up for OHCA survivors; leaves open efficacy of targeted interventions.
Forslund et al. (2017) studied Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (n=11). Surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was evaluated on Meanings of lived experiences and changes in everyday life. Surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest was experienced by 11 participants over 12 months as striving to regain their usual self and getting a second chance at life.
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