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Patients' experiences with cholecystitis and a cholecystectomy
Glenda N Lindseth1, Dawn L Denny
1Glenda N. Lindseth, PhD, RN, is Professor of Nursing in the Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Dawn L. Denny, PhD, RN, ONC, is a Nursing Instructor at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, Montana.
Summary
Patients undergoing cholecystectomy for cholecystitis experience significant pain, sleep disruption, and vulnerability. Understanding these patient experiences can help nurses improve care through education and pain management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing care
- Qualitative research
- Patient experience
Background:
- Cholecystitis is a prevalent health issue requiring nursing care.
- Research often focuses on surgical outcomes, not patient experiences.
- Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for holistic care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of hospitalized patients undergoing cholecystectomy for cholecystitis.
- To identify key themes and challenges faced by patients during their surgical journey.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological study.
- Semistructured interviews with patients post-cholecystectomy.
- Giorgi's technique for thematic analysis of patient narratives.
Main Results:
- Five emergent themes: consumed by pain, disrupted sleep, living in uncertainty, impatience for normalcy, and vulnerability.
- Patients reported distressing pain impacting daily life and family responsibilities.
- Acute cholecystitis patients described significant pre- and post-operative discomfort.
Conclusions:
- Cholecystitis and cholecystectomy significantly disrupt patients' daily lives.
- Nurses can mitigate unpredictability through education, pain management, and attentive care.
- Increased awareness of patient experiences is vital for improving nursing interventions.
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