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Caring for undernourished patients in an orthopaedic setting
Atika Khalaf1, Vanja Berggren, Albert Westergren
1University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
Nursing Ethics
|December 24, 2008
Summary
Nurses experience frustration and joy when caring for undernourished patients, who are often viewed as taboo. Understanding these perspectives is crucial for improving patient care and staff training.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Undernourished patients present unique challenges in healthcare settings.
- The experiences of nursing staff caring for this population are not fully understood.
- Societal attitudes can influence the perception and care of undernourished individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of registered clinical nurses and nursing assistants caring for undernourished patients.
- To identify key themes and challenges encountered in nursing undernourished individuals.
- To understand the emotional and attitudinal landscape of healthcare professionals in this context.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis was employed.
- Data were gathered from the narratives of eight registered clinical nurses and five nursing assistants.
- The study focused on the subjective experiences of nursing staff.
Main Results:
- Three main categories emerged: frustration in nursing, joy in nursing, and the taboo surrounding undernourishment.
- Frustration included feelings of stress, powerlessness, and being torn between demands and needs.
- Joy was associated with building trusting relationships, promoting positive meal experiences, and respecting individual lifestyles.
Conclusions:
- Undernourishment is perceived as a taboo, leading to guilt and shame among nursing staff.
- Addressing staff frustrations and fostering joy in nursing are essential for effective care.
- Understanding nurses' perspectives is vital for developing supportive guidelines and educational strategies.
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