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Qualitative study on emotional experiences of the primary caregivers of patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in Department of Neurosurgery
Xu Huili, Guo Lisha, Xu Jian, Song Baoyun, Yang Qiaofang, Jin Lu, Wu Xinjuan
Published 2018-10-06
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2018,24(28): 3390-3394. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2018.28.010
Abstract
ObjectiveTo study the psychological experience of the primary caregivers of patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in Department of Neurosurgery, and to provide the basis for the establishment of nursing intervention measures under the cultural background of China.
MethodsBy using qualitative phenomenological research method, 13 caregivers of patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis in Department of Neurosurgery were semi structured interviewed from May to October in 2017, and data were analyzed by using Colaizzi method.
ResultsIn the end, 4 themes were generated. They were psychological response at the beginning of diagnosis, the pressure in the process of care, changes in social adaptation ability and coexistence of difficulties and hopes.
ConclusionsThe mood of caregivers is directly related to the physical and mental health of patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. When interviewing patients, medical staff should give more knowledge of disease and psychological counseling to their caregivers to reduce the uncertainty of disease, release the burden of primary caregivers and ultimately promote them recovery.
Key words:
Department of Neurosurgery; Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis; Caregivers; Psychological experience; Qualitative study
Contributor Information
Xu Huili
Nursing and Health School, He'nan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
Guo Lisha
Nursing and Health School, He'nan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
Xu Jian
Nursing Department, He'nan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
Song Baoyun
Nursing Department, He'nan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
Yang Qiaofang
Nursing Department, He'nan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
Jin Lu
Nursing and Health School, He'nan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
Wu Xinjuan
Nursing Department, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China