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Exploring nurses' experiences in pressure sore care in long-term care facilities
Hyung-Ju Na1, Sung-Hee Yoo2, Young-Ran Kweon2
1Department of nursing, Seoul Metropolitan Dongbu Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Summary
Nurses in long-term care facilities face complex challenges in pressure sore care, experiencing emotional shifts and resource limitations. Despite difficulties, they remain committed to providing optimal patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Care
Background:
- Explores nurses' experiences with pressure sore care in long-term care facilities.
- Highlights the complexity and challenges encountered in this specialized nursing area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand nurses' perspectives on pressure sore care in long-term settings.
- To identify challenges and emotional impacts on nurses providing pressure sore care.
Main Methods:
- Interpretive description approach.
- Purposive sampling of 10 experienced nurses from South Korean hospitals.
- Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Nurses' perceptions of pressure sores evolve, showing a dynamic understanding.
- Challenges include resource constraints and lack of standardized guidelines.
- Nurses experience a range of emotions, from accomplishment to helplessness.
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality pressure sore care persists despite obstacles.
Conclusions:
- Enhances understanding of pressure sore care challenges in long-term facilities.
- Suggests improving nursing practices and care quality through targeted interventions.
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