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Experiences of patients with abnormal extubation of PICC tubes: a qualitative study
Wei Gao1, Xiao-Rong Luan2, Yuan-Yuan Sun3
1PICC Clinic, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Jinan 250012, China.
Objective:
To explore the experiences of patients with abnormal extubation of PICC tubes.
Methods:
Using phenomenological research methods, 15 cases of patients with abnormal extubation of PICC tubes were enrolled in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed by Nancy's phenomenological procedure.
Results:
After abnormal extubation, patients exhibited conflicting complicated mood which combined negative experience and positive experience. Negative experience was mainly for complaint, helpless, worry and fear. Positive experience was mainly for relief and peace of mind.
Conclusions:
Patients with abnormal extubation often possessed negative experience. So nursing staff should be suggested to communicate with patients before extubation in order to reduce the dispute between nurses and patients. At the same time, we should summarize and analyze the reasons and factors for abnormal extubation, and take targeted intervention measures in clinical to ensure the safety and effectiveness of PICC extubation.
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