Cognition and coping of ICU nurses on post-ICU syndrome in family members of patients during hospitalisation:a qualitative study
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2024.09.004
- VernacularTitle:ICU护士认识和应对患者家属ICU后综合征的质性研究
- Author:
Can CHEN
1
;
Dandan LI
;
Yanhong PENG
;
Xuyan YANG
;
Chaoli XIE
;
Yujie TIAN
;
Zhimin WANG
Author Information
1. 南华大学护理学院,湖南 衡阳,421000
- Keywords:
intensive care unit;
nurses;
post intensive care syndrome in family members;
recognition;
coping;
qualitative study
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2024;23(9):24-30
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the recognition and coping strategies of ICU nurses on post-ICU syndrome in family members of patients during hospitalisation so as to provide a reference for handling post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients.Methods A phenomenological approach within qualitative research was adopted.Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 ICU nurses from 3 wards of the Second Affiliated Hospital of South China University.Colaizzi 7-step method was applied to analyse and refine the interview data themes.Results Three main themes and nine sub-themes were identified and they were insufficient cognition of post-ICU syndrome of the family members(limited understanding of post-ICU syndrome in family members,difficulty in recognising or ignoring symptoms,uncertainty about the impact of post-ICU syndrome),active coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members(coping mainly through listening and explaining,coping mainly through verbal and physical actions,diligent patient care)and various factors hindering nurses'coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members(compassion fatigue,high ICU work intensity,limited contact time with family members).Conclusion ICU nurses have insufficient understanding of post-ICU syndrome with the family members of patients during hospitalisation.It requires to enhance a comprehensive understanding in ICU nurses about post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients and to optimise coping strategies to alleviate negative emotions of the family members.Additionally,efforts should be made to overcome factors that hinder nurses'coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients and to promote a harmonious relationship between medical staff and patients.
