A qualitative study of patients'experiences of impaired dignity during recovery from severe burns
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2024.20.010
- VernacularTitle:重度烧伤康复期患者尊严受损体验的质性研究
- Author:
Yunyun DENG
1
;
Huiyi TAN
;
Shuaijie GUO
;
Ting LI
Author Information
1. 550004 贵阳市 贵州医科大学附属医院烧伤整形科
- Keywords:
Burns;
Rehabilitation;
Dignity;
Qualitative Research;
Nursing Care
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2024;59(20):2502-2508
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To gain an in-depth understanding of the authentic experiences of impaired dignity among patients in the recovery phase of severe bums,thereby informing the development of targeted dignity intervention plans by clinical medical staff.Methods By purposive sampling,the study included 16 patients in the recovery phase of severe burns,admitted to the Burn and Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation Department of a tertiary hospital in Guangzhou between December 2023 and January 2024.Face-to-face,semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted,and the themes were analyzed,summarized,and distilled by the Colaizzi 7-step analysis method.Results 3 themes were identified,including impairment of physical dignity(physical disfigurement,change in appearance,and limitations in autonomous activities),psychological dignity conflicts(negative emotional disturbances and positive adjustment for adaptation)and the aspiration for social dignity(desire for family understanding,social support,and the hope to return to a normal life).Conclusion Clinical nurses should value the dignity experience of patients in the recovery phase of severe burns and establish patient-dignity-centered intervention plans to facilitate their dignified and high-quality recovery to a normal life.
