Clinical Nursing·Critical Nursing
Needs of ICU transitional care services for patients with pancreas disease: a qualitative study
Zhang Xiaoxue, Wang Xinran, Wang Shuo
Published 2020-07-21
Cite as Chin J Prac Nurs, 2020, 36(21): 1662-1667. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20190910-02577
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the needs of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease, and to provide the reference for further implementation of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease.
MethodsThe qualitative interview was conducted in ICU nurses, ward nurses and ICU referral patients during March and May in 2017. The data were analyzed by content analysis method, the needs of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease were obtained through the refined theme.
ResultsCombined with the purpose of the study, six main topics were obtained through the analysis and refinemen. Expressed needs from patients: support of others, disease experience, and uncertainty in illness. Expressed needs from nurses: identify changes in condition, professional care, and psychological counseling.
ConclusionsPatients with pancreatic disease need to pay attention to many aspects during the transition period of ICU, which can be better for meeting the needs of patients with pancreas disease and promoting the safety of patients during the transition period.
Key words:
Pancreas disease; Intensive care unit; ICU transitional care model; Qualitative study
Contributor Information
Zhang Xiaoxue
Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Wang Xinran
Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Wang Shuo
Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China