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Reflecting upon the severe phase with the help of the individual’s own memories and the ICU diary

・ Individual reality and objective reality were compared based on the results of the ICU diary.

・ The provision of information that dealt with various topics was very beneficial for learning about events in the ICU.

・ The ICU diary facilitated reflection of the recovery process of the individual’s illness.

Finding reality through one’s own memories and with the help of surrounding information

・ Confusion about discrepancies between one’s own memories and the ICU diary were straightened out by asking friends and family.

・ Circumstances of the ICU could not be imagined through the ICU diary alone, but memories began to be restored with the help of others.

・ The ICU diary mentioned events such as self-extubation, which were funny when read with family members.

Perception of experience and nurse care through the ICU diary

・ Nurses’ comments not only informed patients about reality but also encouraged them.

・ Perception that nurses provided intensive care when the individual was experiencing difficulties.

In addition to the ICU diary, the patients required someone to give them courage for reflection

・ Feeling of burden from the delusional memories and unable to open the ICU diary

・ Unable to accept one’s own situation despite reading the ICU diary.

Wanting to reconfirm the place where one received treatment.

・ Reading the ICU diary makes one interested about one’s ICU stay.