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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Relocation stress is common for patients moving from intensive care units (ICUs) to general wards.
  • Existing nursing interventions focus on ICU nurses, overlooking ward nurses' roles.
  • Ward nurses are crucial for mitigating patient stress during this transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiences of ward nursing staff receiving patients from the ICU.
  • To understand the challenges and contributions of ward nurses in post-ICU care.
  • To identify factors influencing ward nurses' experiences with ICU patient admissions.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory pilot study conducted over six months.
  • Data collected via triangulated methods: open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
  • Thematic content analysis (Burnard, 1991) used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Four key themes emerged: emotions, problems, communication, and interventions.
  • Ward nurses' experiences varied significantly based on their professional grade.
  • Identified specific challenges and coping strategies employed by ward staff.

Conclusions:

  • Ward nurses' perspectives are vital for improving the transition of ICU patients.
  • Nursing interventions should encompass ward staff to effectively manage relocation stress.
  • Further research is needed to develop targeted support for ward nurses caring for post-ICU patients.

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