A qualitative study on the status of back patting and sputum drainage nursing by Neurological Intensive Care Unit nurses and the design requirements for a nursing robot
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240721-04081
- VernacularTitle:神经重症护士叩背排痰护理现状及护理机器人设计需求的质性研究
- Author:
Fang LIU
1
;
Aiying MEI
;
Yan MA
;
Mengnan LI
;
Lichao GONG
;
Xin ZHANG
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学宣武医院神经内科重症监护室，北京 100053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nursing robot;
Neurological intensive care;
Back patting;
Sputum drainage
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(9):1189-1194
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the current status of back patting and sputum drainage nursing performed by nurses in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and their design requirements for a nursing robot, providing a reference for the design of nursing robots for back patting and sputum drainage.Methods:This descriptive qualitative study employed a purposive sampling method. From January to February 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 nurses from the NICU of Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi 7-step analysis method.Results:A total of three major issues were identified regarding the current practice of back patting and sputum drainage nursing by NICU nurses: heavy workload and time-consuming; difficulties in patient positioning and maintenance; deficiencies in nursing care. The design requirements for a back patting and sputum drainage nursing robot were categorized into two main themes with 10 sub-themes: functional requirements (turning function, supporting function, intelligent recognition function, abnormality detection with alarm or pause feature, and evaluation of post-percussion effectiveness) ; design requirements (basic functional design, support component design, percussion component design, coordination between support and percussion functions, and overall structural design) .Conclusions:Understanding the design requirements of NICU nurses for a back patting and sputum drainage nursing robot provides valuable insights for developing a safe, scientific, reasonable, and effective robotic system.
