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Supporting hope in congestive heart failure patients
L H Johnson1, R Dahlen, S L Roberts
1Department of Nursing, California State University, Long Beach, USA.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Critically ill patients, especially those with cardiac issues like congestive heart failure, often experience hopelessness. This study presents a model to guide nurses in implementing strategies that foster hope in critical care settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Critical Care Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Maintaining hope is crucial for critically ill patients, even during hospitalization.
- Hopelessness is a prevalent nursing diagnosis in critical care, particularly for cardiac patients.
- Congestive heart failure is a common condition associated with hopelessness in critical care.
Observation:
- The psychological well-being of patients in critical care is significantly impacted by their sense of hope.
- Hopelessness can be a significant barrier to recovery and overall patient experience.
- The need for hope persists throughout the patient's hospitalization, regardless of their medical condition.
Findings:
- A model of hopelessness has been developed to address this common nursing diagnosis.
- The model outlines specific strategies designed to enhance a patient's sense of hope.
- These strategies are intended for application within the critical care environment.
Implications:
- Nurses can utilize this model to proactively support patients experiencing hopelessness.
- Implementing hope-fostering strategies may improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
- This research provides a framework for improving psychosocial care in critical illness.