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Critically ill patients' perspectives of hope
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 13, 1996
Summary
Critical care patients view hope as essential for their future and a coping resource, often interwoven with care and help. Nurses play a vital role in inspiring hope, enhancing patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Hope is a crucial psychological factor for patients in critical care settings.
- Understanding patient perspectives on hope is vital for effective therapeutic interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences and perspectives of hope among critically ill patients in a coronary care unit.
- To identify key themes that characterize the experience of hope in critical illness.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological methodology was employed to capture patient experiences.
- Thematic analysis was used to code and analyze qualitative data.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: hope relative to help, hope interwoven with caring, hope as a personal future, and hope as a coping resource.
- Patients expressed hope as fundamental to their sense of self and future.
Conclusions:
- Hope offers significant therapeutic benefits for critically ill patients.
- Nurses are pivotal in fostering hope, with subtle interventions potentially amplifying tangible nursing care.