Experiences of the family members of the victims of severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Objective: This case study revealed the experiences of families who lost a severely ill member to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods: The study participants were the family members of two patients who passed away due to COVID-19. Dada collection involved using unstructured interviews. Further,...

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Published inJournal of Japan Society of Nursing Research Vol. 46; no. 4; pp. 4_621 - 4_631
Main Authors Matsumoto, Ayako, Horiguchi, Tomomi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan Society of Nursing Research 20.10.2023
一般社団法人 日本看護研究学会
Subjects
bereavement
COVID-19
experience
family
severe patient
体験
家族
新型コロナウイルス感染症
死別
重症患者
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Summary:Objective: This case study revealed the experiences of families who lost a severely ill member to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods: The study participants were the family members of two patients who passed away due to COVID-19. Dada collection involved using unstructured interviews. Further, The data were analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. Results: Based on the experiences of these families twelve categories were derived. Both the cases had a common aspect wherein the families were exhausted by the assumptions and realities they experienced based on the limited information. These families were also distanced and distressed by the medical professionals and surroundings. The family in Case #1 struggled to accept the patient's death, while the family in Case #2 accepted it. Conclusion: It is important for healthcare professionals to fully understand the individual experiences of family members and support these families appropriately.
ISSN:2188-3599
2189-6100
DOI:10.15065/jjsnr.20230317201