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Disrupted Sensemaking—Understanding Family Experiences of Physical Restraints in ICU: A Phenomenological Approach in the Context of COVID-19

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العنوان: Disrupted Sensemaking—Understanding Family Experiences of Physical Restraints in ICU: A Phenomenological Approach in the Context of COVID-19
المؤلفون: Michele Flynch, Keville Frederickson
المصدر: Healthcare, Vol 12, Iss 12, p 1182 (2024)
بيانات النشر: MDPI AG
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles
مصطلحات موضوعية: COVID-19, physical restraints, intensive care units, family experiences, psychological distress, patient-centered care, Medicine
الوصف: Background: The emergence of COVID-19 profoundly influenced the dynamics within intensive care units, significantly altering the patient–family experience. As the pandemic unfolded, the longstanding practice of using physical restraints for patient safety persisted, introducing new challenges in healthcare settings. This study explored the ramifications of these enduring safety measures on family members of ICU patients during the pandemic, illuminating their lived experiences and the psychological impact of seeing their loved ones restrained. Objectives: To explore family members’ lived experiences with physical restraints in the ICU during COVID-19 and inform improvements in patient-centered care. Methods: Utilizing hermeneutic phenomenology, the study engaged ten family members in detailed interviews to gain an understanding of their experiences with ICU physical restraints during COVID-19. Conducted at a northeastern U.S. hospital, the collected narratives underwent thematic analysis within a sensemaking framework, yielding a profound understanding of family perspectives. Results: Family members faced challenges in understanding and coping with physical restraints, revealing a need for improved healthcare system support for family sensemaking and well-being. Conclusions: The study advocates integrating empathetic communication and family engagement into ICU care practices, underlining the importance of sensemaking during healthcare crises.
نوع الوثيقة: article in journal/newspaper
اللغة: English
تدمد: 2227-9032
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/12/1182; https://doaj.org/toc/2227-9032; https://doaj.org/article/4308d49a9d6341e68231516dcd9271dd
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12121182
الاتاحة: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12121182
https://doaj.org/article/4308d49a9d6341e68231516dcd9271dd
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.6167AA62
قاعدة البيانات: BASE
الوصف
تدمد:22279032
DOI:10.3390/healthcare12121182