A Qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Nutritional Recovery in Survivors of Critical Illness After Hospital Discharge

Collectively, these findings revealed that survivors of critical illness encounter numerous barriers to nutritional recovery after hospital discharge, but support from family, dietitians, and healthcare teams can help overcome these challenges. Continuity of dietitian-led care and tailored nutrition education may address unmet needs and improve the nutritional recovery experience of critical illness survivors.