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Experiences, Difficulties, and Coping Methods of Burn Nurses: An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study.
Sabri Karahan1, Atiye Erbas2, Zahide Tuncbilek1
1Hacettepe University Faculty of Nursing, Surgical Nursing Department, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
Nurses caring for burn patients face significant emotional and physical challenges. The study highlights a need for better coping strategies and support systems for these healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Qualitative Health Research
- Burn Care
Background:
- Caring for burn patients presents unique physical and emotional demands on nurses.
- Individual nurses interpret and manage these experiences differently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences of nurses providing care to burn patients.
- To identify challenges and coping mechanisms in burn nursing.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory-descriptive qualitative study design.
- Semistructured, face-to-face interviews with six burn unit nurses.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Nurses experience significant emotional, physical, and psychological difficulties in burn care.
- Identified themes include emotional challenges, physical difficulties, and psychological distress.
- Nurses reported limited effective coping methods and inadequate support, with peer nurses being the primary support source.
Conclusions:
- Burn care nurses face substantial challenges without sufficient coping resources or support.
- Recommendations include enhanced peer support, integration of coping mechanisms, and provision of professional support for burn nurses.
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