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All studies that presented qualitative findings on the experiences, memories, subjective perceptions, feelings and needs of ICU delirium patients, based on participants' self\u2010reports, were included. Publication year, location, sample size, delirium assessment methods, study design, data collection method and mode, phenomenon of interest, all qualitative themes identified and reported and participant quotes where appropriate.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nine studies were included and 38 research findings were extracted and categorised into 10 new themes, resulting in three synthesised findings: (1) the multiple dilemmas faced by ICU delirium patients, (2) the cognitive differences and varying coping strategies in the ICU delirium experience (3) and the desire for support from both family and professional caregivers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Delirium manifests with heterogeneous short\u2010 and long\u2010term consequences, adversely affecting patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual well\u2010being. 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