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J Stoeckel1, M L Ueber, C Schurder
1Service de réanimation, Hôpital Pasteur.
Agressologie: Revue Internationale De Physio-Biologie Et De Pharmacologie Appliquees Aux Effets De L'Agression
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Intensive care nurses strive to communicate with both conscious and unconscious patients. This study explores a patient's experience of prolonged coma and recovery, offering insights into patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Critical Care Medicine
- Patient Experience
Context:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) present unique communication challenges.
- Nurses constantly seek ways to connect with patients, regardless of consciousness level.
- A patient spent three months in the ICU, including weeks in a coma.
Purpose:
- To explore the patient's subjective experience during prolonged unconsciousness and recovery.
- To understand the patient's perspective on their intensive care journey.
- To inform nursing practices regarding communication and care for critically ill patients.
Summary:
- This paper details a qualitative exploration of a patient's firsthand account of their ICU stay.
- The patient, who experienced a lengthy coma, shares their perceptions and experiences after regaining consciousness.
- The nursing team's reflections on listening to and processing this patient's testimony are central.
Impact:
- Provides valuable insights into the lived experience of coma patients in the ICU.
- Highlights the importance of patient-centered communication and holistic care in critical care settings.
- Can inform nursing education and practice to improve care for patients with altered consciousness.