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Educating Nurses on Supported Mirror Viewing for Patients After Amputation and Other Visible Disfigurements
Wyona M Freysteinson1, Lowine Sarbacker, Laura Gobeli
1Nelda C. Stark College of Houston, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX, USA.
Summary
An educational intervention significantly improved nurses' confidence and frequency in offering mirrors to patients with visible disfigurements. This compassionate approach aids patients in adapting to altered body image.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychosocial Care
- Body Image Adaptation
Background:
- Visible body disfigurement significantly impacts patients' psychosocial well-being.
- Nurses play a crucial role in supporting patients through body image changes.
- Confidence and specific skills are needed to effectively assist patients with mirror viewing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an educational intervention designed to boost nurses' confidence.
- To increase the frequency of nurses offering mirrors to patients with visible disfigurements.
- To enhance nurses' support for patients viewing their altered bodies.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-method, one-group, repeated-measures study (pretest/posttest).
- Involved 48 registered nurses from two acute care hospitals.
- Intervention comprised a video, presentation, and recorded discussion.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in nurses' confidence in supporting patients.
- Significant increase in the frequency of nurses offering mirrors.
- Qualitative theme: Assisting mirror viewing perceived as an "act of compassion."
Conclusions:
- Education effectively enhances nurses' practice regarding mirror use for disfigured patients.
- Nurses gain skills to help patients adapt to altered body image.
- The intervention fosters a compassionate approach to body image challenges.
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