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Challenges experienced by health care professionals working in resource-poor intensive care settings in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
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Abstract
backgroundProviding optimal care to critically ill patients poses challenges in resource-poor settings because of the lack of equipment, inadequately trained personnel and limited infrastructure.
objectivesThis study explored challenges experienced by health care professionals working in resource-poor intensive care units.
methodA qualitative, explorative, descriptive design was used. The population comprised nurses and doctors working in an intensive care unit of one hospital in the Limpopo province of South Africa. A purposive sample was selected and 17 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed using Tesch's method. Ethical considerations were adhered to.
resultsParticipants experienced challenges related to provision of suboptimal patient care, the challenge of non-adherence to protocols and/or instructions and the challenge of practising beyond the scope of practice.
conclusionLack of resources resulted in providing suboptimal intensive patient care. Patients were prone to infections and their safety might be compromised.
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