TABLE 2.
Distribution of Themes, Subthemes, and Codes Generated From the Interviews
| Theme | Subtheme | Code | Within Codes, n (%) | Within Cases, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emotions on COVID-19 diagnosis | Toward others | Anger | 12 (5.4) | 10 (47.6) |
| Support | 13 (5.8) | 11 (52.4) | ||
| Concern about family | 6 (2.7) | 6 (28.6) | ||
| Toward themselves | Sadness | 9 (4) | 7 (33.3) | |
| Regret | 14 (6.3) | 12 (57.1) | ||
| Physical disturbances | 13 (5.8) | 11 (52.4) | ||
| Feelings about ICU stay and health care providers | Positive feelings | Gratefulness | 19 (8.5) | 14 (66.7) |
| Relief | 16 (7.1) | 16 (76.2) | ||
| Feeling safe | 1 (0.4) | 1 (4.8) | ||
| Negative feelings | Dissatisfaction | 1 (0.4) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Fear and anxiety | 33 (14.7) | 17 (81.0) | ||
| Loneliness | 5 (2.2) | 5 (23.8) | ||
| Being uncomfortable | 6 (2.7) | 6 (28.6) | ||
| Life in the shadow of COVID-19 | General effects | Seeking information | 13 (5.8) | 13 (61.9) |
| Bewildering | 14 (6.3) | 9 (42.9) | ||
| Resignation | 19 (8.5) | 10 (47.6) | ||
| Future alterations | Changing lifestyle | 11 (4.9) | 11 (52.4) | |
| Deliberation | 5 (2.2) | 4 (19.0) | ||
| Expectation | 14 (6.3) | 13 (61.9) |