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ArticleCurationis2024

Newly qualified professional nurses' experiences providing postoperative care to children in CTICU.

Thereza M Mehlape, Sidwell Matlala

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Article in Curationis, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Thereza M MehlapeDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. therezamehlape01@gmail.com.
Sidwell Matlala
University of Johannesburg · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIt is challenging for newly qualified professional nurses (NQPNs) to care for children with congenital heart abnormalities following cardiac surgery in cardiothoracic critical care units. This population of nurses is allocated to critically ill children in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) even though they lack sufficient knowledge, experience and skills to care for these patients.

objectivesThis study explored, described and made recommendations to support NQPNs who provide postoperative care to children in a CTICU.

methodA qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used. Purposive sampling was employed, and in-depth individual phenomenological interviews were conducted with 10 NQPNs. Data were analysed according to Giorgio's descriptive phenomenological method, and measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical principles were followed.

resultsThe NQPNs cited their lack of knowledge and mentoring as the primary contributors to their perceived challenges. This population requires motivation, mentoring and empowerment to address this phenomenon.

conclusionProfessional nurses in CTICUs require a supportive work environment, with encouragement from colleagues, management and doctors. A lack of support compromises patient care outcomes and safety, resulting in litigation.Contribution: Recommendations are provided for nursing education, research and practice to empower NQPNs with knowledge and skills to work with children following cardiac surgery to avoid adverse events in the CTICU.

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NursesNursing Staff, HospitalChildHumansIntensive Care UnitsMotivationPostoperative CareQualitative Researchcardiothoracic intensive carechildrenexperiencesnewly qualified professional nursenursingpost-cardiac surgery

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PMID38572845
PMCPMC11019048
OpenAlexW4393344208

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