Characteristics of the focus group participants
| Focus groups | Usual care group | Intervention group |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers and composition | Group 1: 7 participants (4 patients; 3 carers) Group 2: 5 participants (3 patients; 2 carers) | Group 1: 6 participants (4 patients; 2 carers) Group 2: 4 participants (3 patients; 1 carer) |
| Patient age | 70 (63, 78) | 55 (36, 69) |
| Proportion male (%) | 66 | 50 |
| APACHE II score | 23 (17, 26) | 18 (15, 21) |
| Length of ventilation (days) | 11 (5, 19) | 5 (4, 18) |
| ICU length of stay (days) | 12 (4, 16) | 7 (5, 10) |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 9 (6, 18) | 13 (12, 80) |
Demographic data were not available for carers. All values represent median (1st, 3rd quartile) unless stated.
ICU, intensive care unit.