Delirium-related distress in the ICU: A qualitative meta-synthesis of patient and family perspectives and experiences.

Background: Better understanding of patient and family member experiences of delirium and related distress during critical care is required to inform the development of targeted nonpharmacologic interventions.

Objective: To examine and synthesize qualitative data on patient and family member delirium experiences and relieving factors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Design: We conducted a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.