Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study
Purpose: To explore the rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of sepsis survivors. Methods: We performed a qualitative descriptive study. We included English-speaking adults over 18 years old with a past diagnosis of sepsis or a caregiver of an individual with a past diagnosi...
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| author | Jenna Smith-Turchyn Melina Alborzi Julianne Hong Jordon L. Hvizd Shannon McKenney Anastasia N.L. Newman Bram Rochwerg Michelle E. Kho |
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| description | Purpose: To explore the rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of sepsis survivors. Methods: We performed a qualitative descriptive study. We included English-speaking adults over 18 years old with a past diagnosis of sepsis or a caregiver of an individual with a past diagnosis of sepsis. We conducted semi-structured interviews on Zoom, guided by the COM-B Framework and transcribed interviews verbatim. Two reviewers conducted qualitative content analysis. Results: We included 22 participants. Participants identified the need for early and continued rehabilitation, including support for physical and cognitive health. They described barriers related to social isolation, finances, and lack of information on and accessibility to rehabilitation services. Participants reported that they preferred to participate in rehabilitation that included peer support, education for themselves and caregivers, and personalized services. Interview findings underscore the need to increase the accessibility of rehabilitation resources and the knowledge of sepsis survivors and their caregivers on the condition and the benefits of rehabilitation. Conclusion: We identified rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators necessary to better support sepsis survivors in their recovery process. Future research should focus on tailoring strategies to improve the opportunity for rehabilitation for sepsis survivors and increasing the knowledge of sepsis in survivors and their caregivers to maximize participation in rehabilitation for individuals with sepsis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5cc9df8c8d64417ca83a590673b99aa12025-08-20T02:05:20ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Nursing Studies Advances2666-142X2025-06-01810033910.1016/j.ijnsa.2025.100339Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative studyJenna Smith-Turchyn0Melina Alborzi1Julianne Hong2Jordon L. Hvizd3Shannon McKenney4Anastasia N.L. Newman5Bram Rochwerg6Michelle E. Kho7School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Corresponding author: at 1400 Main Street West, Rm 436, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1C7, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSepsis Canada, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, CanadaPurpose: To explore the rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of sepsis survivors. Methods: We performed a qualitative descriptive study. We included English-speaking adults over 18 years old with a past diagnosis of sepsis or a caregiver of an individual with a past diagnosis of sepsis. We conducted semi-structured interviews on Zoom, guided by the COM-B Framework and transcribed interviews verbatim. Two reviewers conducted qualitative content analysis. Results: We included 22 participants. Participants identified the need for early and continued rehabilitation, including support for physical and cognitive health. They described barriers related to social isolation, finances, and lack of information on and accessibility to rehabilitation services. Participants reported that they preferred to participate in rehabilitation that included peer support, education for themselves and caregivers, and personalized services. Interview findings underscore the need to increase the accessibility of rehabilitation resources and the knowledge of sepsis survivors and their caregivers on the condition and the benefits of rehabilitation. Conclusion: We identified rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators necessary to better support sepsis survivors in their recovery process. Future research should focus on tailoring strategies to improve the opportunity for rehabilitation for sepsis survivors and increasing the knowledge of sepsis in survivors and their caregivers to maximize participation in rehabilitation for individuals with sepsis.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X25000487RehabilitationSepsisPatient-centered careHealth equityHealth services |
| spellingShingle | Jenna Smith-Turchyn Melina Alborzi Julianne Hong Jordon L. Hvizd Shannon McKenney Anastasia N.L. Newman Bram Rochwerg Michelle E. Kho Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances Rehabilitation Sepsis Patient-centered care Health equity Health services |
| title | Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Rehabilitation needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators of individuals with sepsis: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | rehabilitation needs preferences barriers and facilitators of individuals with sepsis a qualitative study |
| topic | Rehabilitation Sepsis Patient-centered care Health equity Health services |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X25000487 |
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