Teece, A orcid.org/0000-0001-9001-2619 and Baker, J orcid.org/0000-0001-9985-9875 (2017) Thematic Analysis: How do patient diaries affect survivors' psychological recovery? Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 41. pp. 50-56. ISSN 0964-3397
Abstract
Aim: This review aims to use thematic analysis to explore and synthesise evidence of the actual or potential reported effects of diaries on the psychological rehabilitation and recovery of discharged critical care patients. Background: Evidence suggests that whilst admission to critical care may save patient lives, the psychological aftermath can damage a patient’s recovery and these needs must be met. Patient diaries are one potential intervention to aid patients understand their critical illness and fill memory gaps caused by sedation, thus reducing psychological distress post-discharge. Prospective patient diaries are increasing in popularity amongst critical care units in the United Kingdom, however there is little evidence base to support their use or understand their effects. Method: A literature review using systematic methods was undertaken of studies relating to the effects of diaries on discharged patients. Thematic analysis enabled the generation and synthesis of themes. Results: Three themes arose from the generated codes: 1) Reclaiming ownership of lost time. 2) Emphasising personhood. 3) Fear and frustration. The diary intervention was shown to have a largely positive impact on survivors’ psychological rehabilitation. However, caution should be exercised as recipients could find the contents painful and emotional. Diaries should be embedded within a robust critical care follow-up plan. Conclusion: This review suggests that diaries have the potential to form one aspect of rehabilitation and make a positive impact on patients’ recovery. More research is indicated to fully evaluate the effects of diaries on their recipients.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Crown Copyright © 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Intensive and Critical Care Nursing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Critical care; Intensive care; Nursing; Rehabilitation; Psychological; Diaries; Recovery |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Mental Health (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 08 Mar 2017 10:58 |
Last Modified: | 28 Mar 2018 00:39 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2017.03.002 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.iccn.2017.03.002 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:113314 |