Clarke Rachel, Chow Homen, Kerrison Kristy
Department of Critical Care, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
Department of Clinical Psychology, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK.
J Intensive Care Soc. 2023 Aug;24(3):258-264. doi: 10.1177/17511437221108905. Epub 2022 Jun 20.
Peer support groups reduce psychological morbidity and increase social support for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors. Group formats differ and research, although emerging, is limited. This study explores a continuously running ICU Expert by Experience group, which has a dual role of support and service-user consultative, from attendees' perspectives.
A thematic analysis was conducted on interviews with current and past members of an ICU Expert by Experience group. 11 participants took part in online and telephone interviews. Three provided written responses. Final themes were created following a process of data validation with participants.
Four main themes emerged: (1) Support in the difficult recovery journey (2) Relationships and shared experiences (3) Value of professional facilitation (4) Practical considerations.
Patients highlighted the help gained from the group as an integral part of their recovery journey. Results also identified practical implications for those considering setting up similar support groups.
同伴支持小组可降低重症监护病房（ICU）幸存者的心理发病率，并增加其社会支持。小组形式各异，相关研究虽不断涌现，但仍很有限。本研究从参与者的角度探讨了一个持续运作的ICU经验专家小组，该小组兼具支持和服务使用者咨询的双重作用。
对ICU经验专家小组的现任和前任成员进行访谈，并进行主题分析。11名参与者参加了在线和电话访谈。3人提供了书面回复。在与参与者进行数据验证的过程后确定了最终主题。
出现了四个主要主题：（1）艰难康复过程中的支持（2）人际关系和共同经历（3）专业引导的价值（4）实际考量。
患者强调了从小组中获得的帮助是其康复过程中不可或缺的一部分。研究结果还为那些考虑设立类似支持小组的人指明了实际意义。
