Improving Post-Injury Care: Key Family Caregiver Perspectives of Critical Illness After Injury.

Illness after traumatic injury may be devastating for caregivers, disrupting emotional wellbeing and other aspects of life. Caregivers are variably prepared for the challenges of ICU care and caregiving through convalescence and require robust support during and after ICU admission to enable effective communication, resource access, and an ongoing relationship with the healthcare team.