Feeling responsible but unsupported: How relatives of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors experience the transition from hospital to daily life - A focus group study.

Participants were recruited from a rehabilitation course, meaning they may be more engaged and resourceful than the general population of relatives. The study relies on self-reported experiences and does not measure clinical outcomes or the effectiveness of support interventions. Recall time varied significantly among participants, ranging from less than four months to over ten years after the cardiac arrest.

The authors report no conflict of interest and no private funding.

Do not interpret these findings as evidence that specific nursing interventions improve outcomes. This qualitative study describes relatives' experiences of poor support and communication gaps, but it does not test whether addressing these gaps changes patient or relative well-being.