Interview 23
Was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2004. Complications led to a 17- day stay in intensive care and 2 weeks on general ward.
Occupation: maintenance. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2. Ethnic background: White British.
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Interview 22
Was admitted to ICU in 2004 because of a rare infection caused by slight dog bite. Had finger and toes amputated. Was in intensive care for 17 days and was discharged after a short stay in a general ward. Later attended another hospital for skin grafts.
Occupation: retired head master. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2. Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 40
Was diagnosed with an aneurysm in 2005. Intensive care stay was planned following surgery. Spent a couple of days in intensive care and a week in a general ward.
Occupation: retired company buyer. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2 . Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 38
Was admitted to intensive care in 2005 after having a car accident. Spent about a week in intensive care and 2 weeks in a trauma ward.
Occupation: secretary. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2. Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 37
Was admitted to intensive care in 2004 after having a motorbike accident. Spent 9 days in intensive care and 16 days in a trauma ward.
Occupation: manager. Marital status: married. Number of children: 5. Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 35
Was admitted to intensive care in 2004 because of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This is a rare disorder of the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and the spinal chord. Spent 17 days in intensive care and about 1 week in general ward. Was then transferred to rehabilitation ward in another hospital, and spent about 3 months there.
Occupation: sales director. Marital status: married. Number of children: no children. Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 21
Was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in 2001. Was admitted to ICU because of organ failure (heart). Was in ICU for almost 4 weeks and general ward for 1 week.
Occupation: retired. Marital status: married. Number of children: 2. Ethnic background: White British.
Interview 38
In 2005 her husband had a car accident and was admitted to ICU for two weeks. She feels it is important for couples to discuss their feelings with one another and, when they feel ready, to get back to normal, including having sex again.
Secretary, married with one child. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Interview 37
His wife spent 49 days in ICU because of severe lung problems. After her illness, he became involved in helping improve services for ICU patients.
Retired company director, married with two adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Interview 36
His father went to ICU after having a stroke and developing pneumonia. Members of the family supported one another and he is now closer to his sister.
Fire safety manager, married with two children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.