Experiences of family caregivers the first six months after patient diagnosis of necrotising soft tissue infection: A thematic analysis
Necrotising soft tissue infection, or necrotising fasciitis, is a rapidly progressing disease requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment consisting of antimicrobial therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, debridement surgery and treatment in the intensive care unit. The harrowing illness trajectory affects the family caregivers potentially producing long-term psychological issues.
Source: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Vibeke E. Knudsen, Annette E. Andersson, Ann-Mari Fagerdahl, Ingrid Egerod Tags: Research article Source Type: research
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