A threat to the understanding of oneself: Intensive care patients' experiences of dependency

This study examines the meaning of dependency on care as experienced by intensive care patients. Literature on the subject is sparse, but research from nonintensive settings shows that dependency is often experienced negatively. The study is based on in-depth qualitative semistructured interviews wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kristina Lykkegaard, Charlotte Delmar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-06-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/download/20934/28474