ArticleBMC nursing2024
The experiences of the families of patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
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Abstract
backgroundThe admission of close family members to intensive care units can cause significant stress and anxiety for both patients and their families. The sudden and unexpected nature of such admissions often leaves families feeling worried, confused, and shocked. This study aimed to explore the experiences of families with loved ones admitted to the intensive care unit.
methodThe current qualitative study used conventional content analysis. The researchers purposefully selected 11 close family members of patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Semi-structured in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with the participants. These interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed the data.
findingsAfter reviewing and analyzing the data, three themes and nine categories emerged. These themes included the search for support resources, psychological consequences within the family, and the presence of various needs within the families.
conclusionThe study findings revealed that families, when present in the intensive care unit, actively sought support resources due to their fear of their loved one's mortality. The interactions with the healthcare team and the fulfillment of their needs could significantly affect their sense of hope and confidence in the patient's condition. It is recommended that nurse managers, who possess a genuine perception of the family's needs, implement family-oriented measures and interventions to provide the necessary support.
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