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Awake patients' experiences and coping needs during awake prone positioning in general wards: a patient-perspective
Deyou Chen1,2, Yongmei Chen2, You Yuan2
1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Frontiers in Medicine
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Awake prone positioning offers both comfort and discomfort for patients. Understanding patient needs and providing tailored support can enhance this therapy and improve recovery outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Patient Experience Research
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Awake prone positioning is an emerging therapy for respiratory distress.
- Patient comfort and psychological well-being are crucial for treatment efficacy.
- Limited research exists on the lived experiences of patients undergoing awake prone positioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and needs of patients undergoing awake prone positioning.
- To identify factors influencing patient comfort during awake prone positioning.
- To inform the development of supportive interventions for awake prone positioning therapy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing face-to-face, semi-structured interviews.
- 21 patients undergoing awake prone positioning were interviewed.
- Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method was employed for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: physical comfort/discomfort, psychological experiences, barriers to therapy, and coping strategies/support needs.
- Patients reported physical discomfort and psychological distress.
- Inconvenience from medical tubing and inadequate equipment were identified challenges.
Conclusions:
- Patients undergoing awake prone positioning experience a range of physical and psychological responses.
- There is a need for improved patient education, equipment, and personalized care.
- Addressing patient needs and enhancing comfort are vital for optimizing awake prone positioning therapy and promoting recovery.
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