Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of fatigue in survivors of critical illness a year or more post intensive care unit (ICU) discharge. Methods:This study used amixedmethods design, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Semi-structured interviews with five survivors of critical illness were conducted, a year or more post ICU discharge. Interview transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi’s interpretation of the phenomenological method to identify key themes in the experiences of fatigue in survivors of critical illness. Participants also completed the Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), and descriptive data was gathered relating to the participants’ time in intensive care. Interviews were conducted at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Results: Participants described four key themes relating to their experiences of fatigue post critical illness:
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