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Video outlining physical symptoms that can be experienced after critical illness.
It is very common for patients who have suffered a critical illness to experience psychological issues. This 59 sec video briefly explains this
There are gadgets that can help you do things at home using less energy, or to overcome some aspects of disability. In this video, Hannah talks about some things that helped her. If you think this would be useful for you, you could ask your GP to refer you to an occupational therapist, who could help find things that work for you.
Leaving hospital and going home is a huge step in your journey towards recovery. However when you are at home you will not have the same support you had in hospital and it can be a difficult time for you and your relatives.
In this video, Kim talks about how her concentration was impacted by her ICU stay. Her husband helped her by doing puzzles with her. She also did jigsaws and knitting to improve her coordination and overall sense of recovery.